Iteration Manager - Contract

Company Description

Kodez is a Cloud-Native consultancy, helping customers across Australia to make the best out of Public Cloud Infrastructure. We work with clients across a range of industries to help them optimize their products and systems, finding ways to improve efficiency, security, and stay ahead of the competition.

Why join us?

With Kodez, you can focus on doing what you do best. Solve interesting technical problems, have a significant impact, and work with teams where you’ll be able to use your existing capabilities and keep building your skills. We know that consulting can be hard, and your real life is outside of the office, so our focus is on supporting you and making sure you are set up to deliver amazing results.

Please note: This role is open only to Australian residents and requires onsite presence at our office locations.

Location: Mulgrave (Onsite, Australian residents only) Contract Duration: 3-4 Months

We are seeking an experienced Iteration Manager to join our team on a 3–4-month contract basis. This role is hybrid, and you will be required to travel to our office in Mulgrave for 2 days a week

Rate: $600-800 AUD + GST per day

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support Scrum Teams in understanding and implementing Scrum practices, roles, and artifacts.
• Identify and remove obstacles or impediments that hinder the progress of development teams during sprints.
• Monitor the progress of sprint deliverables, ensuring that teams meet their commitments and deliver value to stakeholders within the iteration timeline.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles, practices, and methodologies to improve team effectiveness and performance.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospective meetings and implementing changes to enhance team performance.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication among team members, product owners, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams.
• Track and report key Agile metrics such as velocity, burndown charts, and sprint progress to stakeholders, providing visibility into project status and performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Proven experience working as an Iteration Manager, Scrum Master, or Agile Coach in Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Rally is preferred.
• Familiarity with software development processes and technologies is a plus.
• Experience in the retail domain is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and experience with Content Management System (CMS) platforms is a significant advantage.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous work experience in the retail industry, particularly in e-commerce or omnichannel retail environments.
• Hands-on experience with CMS platforms such as Adobe Experience Manager, Sitecore, or similar enterprise-level content management systems.
• Understanding of retail-specific challenges and technologies, including inventory management, product information management, and order fulfillment processes.

We Also Offer Our Employees at Kodez

Flexibility: We provide flexibility in when and how you work so you can manage your time and meet goals in a way that works best for you.

Wellness Programs: We care about you as a whole person, with initiatives to support your health mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.

Community: We facilitate connections through regular social events, team building and company-wide activities.

Recognition: We have rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your outstanding contributions.

Growth: We provide career development opportunities to enrich your skills and experience through internal mobility and pathways.

Cutting Edge Tech: We partner with innovative tech companies, giving you the chance to work on new and leading-edge projects. Hone your skills with Kodez!

Additional Information

This is a contract role.