Scrum Master
Resume:
EMMANUEL OPARA
Senior Agile Consultant
***************@***.*** • 832-***-****
linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-opara
Houston, TX
Accomplished and multi-certified transformational leader with over 15 years of experience in driving value through business capability alignment, agile transformation, and strategic change management. Known for a value-driven approach, aligning agile and traditional change management practices to achieve broad business goals. Skilled in change readiness, stakeholder engagement, and operational alignment across it and non-it teams, including finance, hr, and operations, with a focus on ensuring cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable outcomes. Proficient in lean portfolio management, resource optimization, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Recognized for clear, impactful communication and relationship-building, with international experience in managing geographically distributed teams and multi-region transformation initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Agile Methodologies
Organizational Development
Scrum Framework
Change Management Framework
Lean Portfolio Management
Agile Transformation leadership
Strategy Planning & OKRs Alignment
Project Management & Roadmap
Stakeholder Engagement
Team Building & Leadership
Business Model Canvas
DevOps Practices Implementations
Professional Experience
Senior Agile Consultant, Tech Intellectuals 2022 – 2024 Led transformation initiatives for Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks, effectively embedding agile practices across IT and non-IT teams to enhance collaboration and expedite delivery. Co-developed and directed Accelerator Cohorts to rapidly advance Agile leadership skills among Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Release Train Engineers across the organization. Collaborated with C-suite executives to align corporate strategies with Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), establishing measurable goals and promoting a culture of accountability. Created comprehensive toolkits and reference materials, including Agile methodology playbooks and glossaries, to support and streamline enterprise-wide Agile adoption. Mentored and trained Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Business Leaders while facilitating customer-centric workshops focused on design thinking and empathy mapping.
● Successfully educated over 2,500 individuals in Agile methodologies, including Scrum at Scale and the Scaled Agile Framework
(SAFe), enhancing organizational agility.
● Drove enterprise-level agile transformation as interim VP, leading executive strategy sessions and aligning cross-functional initiatives to achieve strategic agility.
● Reduced resistance to change by implementing recognized frameworks, including Prosci and Kotter, to facilitate effective stakeholder collaboration.
● Initiated a business capability mapping project to align strategic goals with core operational and development value streams.
● Implemented Lean Portfolio Management across business units, optimizing resource distribution and enabling agile adaptability to changing market conditions.
● Spearheaded a digital transformation to transition to Agile Release Trains, streamlining project management workflows.
● Achieved seamless adaptation to new processes by deploying structured assessments and tailored communication plans across core departments.
● Overhauled enterprise architecture to support Agile and DevOps, laying groundwork for rapid scaling and integration. Senior Advisor, Impact Advisors 2020 – 2022
Directed the successful management and execution of an Agile Release Train, optimizing delivery processes and enhancing team performance. Generated over $10 million in business value by orchestrating Program Increments that aligned cross-functional teams Page 2 4
with overarching strategic objectives. Championed the adoption and integration of Agile and Scrum best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Mentored and cultivated over 10 Scrum Masters and Product Owners, leading to a 25% increase in Agile maturity and stakeholder satisfaction.
● Achieved a 30% improvement in project delivery timelines and a 25% increase in team velocity through effective Agile practices.
● Attained 40% reduction in project bottlenecks and a 35% enhancement in team collaboration within client’s framework.
● Transformed organizational culture by embedding Agile methodologies, resulting in a 50% decrease in project delays and a 20% rise in customer satisfaction.
● Advanced operational coherence by merging Agile principles with change management strategies, aligning objectives across finance, HR, and operations.
● Increased transformation alignment with organizational goals by establishing proactive stakeholder engagement through targeted communications and consistent feedback sessions.
● Achieved an impressive 100% on-time delivery rate for two consecutive Program Increments, showcasing exceptional project management and coordination skills.
Lean Agile Transformation Lead, Mckesson Corporation 2017 – 2020 Contributed to the senior Agile team in establishing an Enterprise Agile PMO, Agile Center of Excellence, and Lean PMO, promoting a Lean-Agile culture across the organization. Led Agile transformations at McKesson Life Sciences, addressing production challenges, refining roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, reallocating resources, and eliminating bottlenecks. Oversaw Agile transformations in Practice IT Operations, including Networking, Construction, and Real Estate, and directed Lean improvements for pharmacy optimization, developing an Agile roadmap for Health Mart Atlas. Partnered with leaders to design IT strategies for optimal performance and resource use. Launched a DevOps practice to align technical and operational teams, implemented automation for software release efficiency, and conducted workshops to establish a Continuous Delivery Ecosystem with Lean enhancements.
● Streamlined project prioritization and resource allocation by establishing an Agile PMO, aligning IT and business objectives.
● Boosted project throughput by 30% through strategic alignment with business goals, enhancing organizational performance.
● Launched a DevOps practice, integrating Agile workflows to foster collaboration and improve deployment efficiency.
● Fostered cross-departmental commitment and clarity by leading comprehensive workshops and collaborative change management sessions across functional areas.
● Accelerated product delivery with a 25% reduction in release times, ensuring faster and more dependable service deployment.
● Enhanced Agile maturity and expedited adoption by developing and leading Agile training programs across teams.
● Acted as a member of the Global Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Team and Steering Committees focused on building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture globally.
Agile Coach/Scrum Master, Germania Insurance 2016 – 2017 Enhanced vendor and client engagement, contributing to product strategy and overseeing comprehensive work plans. Spearheaded resolution of critical production issues, ensuring continuity and peak performance of existing solutions. Identified and fulfilled staff training requirements through detailed assessments, fostering a proficient and efficient workforce. Analyzed and reported Agile Release Train performance metrics, including ART velocity, Program Predictability Measurements, and Sprint Reports, to inform strategic decisions and promote continuous enhancement of team operations.
● Led Agile transformations, aligning with corporate objectives and strategic goals, improving process efficiency and delivery.
● Applied Lean Portfolio Management techniques to optimize resource allocation and prioritize high-value initiatives.
● Coached Scrum Masters and Agile Release Trains, elevating team performance and maturity in Agile practices. Sr Program Manager/Release Train Engineer, Black Knight Financial Services 2015 – 2016 Developed and deployed a reporting dashboard for senior executives, enhancing visibility into new tools, processes, and standards, thereby increasing the precision and speed of quality, testing, and production support. Orchestrated Program Increments for the agile release train, fostering improved DevOps practices. Coordinated comprehensive planning of technical and business features, including milestones, risks, and dependencies from project initiation to delivery. Conducted meticulous reconciliation of daily, monthly, and annual inventories with the SAP system, maintaining accurate asset management.
● Accelerated time-to-market delivery by 50% through strategic planning and execution of Program Increments. Page 3 4
● Enhanced executive decision-making with the creation of a comprehensive reporting dashboard, streamlining access to key project metrics and updates.
● Delivered SAP Business Object Applications for effective business intelligence data analysis, catering to client-specific needs.
● Seamlessly tracked projects, preparing and submitting precise weekly SAP Crystal Reports to upper management.
● Maintained stringent inventory accuracy by reconciling various inventory levels to the SAP computer system regularly. Agile Coach/Scrum Master, Emerson 2013 – 2015
Transformed technology sector to Agile methodologies, fostering organizational agility. Developed and managed project plans, resource plans, and budgets, aligning with Agile principles and contractual requirements. Tracked and guided service and development teams through iterative progress, ensuring milestones were met. Facilitated planning, execution, review, and retrospective meetings to foster continuous improvement and apply learnings to subsequent iterations. Proactively adjusted team strategies to optimize workflow and remove impediments, maintaining focus on efficiency and team performance.
● Orchestrated the delivery of a major gas management system update, meeting all milestones and delivering ahead of schedule.
● Implemented a robust tracking system for iteration progress, leading to a 20% improvement in team velocity within six months.
● Enhanced team collaboration and problem-solving skills, leading to a 15% reduction in iteration cycle times.
● Pioneered the use of Agile metrics for data-driven decision-making, contributing to a 25% increase in project delivery efficiency. Additional Experience:
Technical Billing Lead, Emangy Healthcare Services Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, University of Houston Certifications
Certified SAFe® Release Train Engineer, Scaled Agile, 2019
Certified SAFe® Lean Portfolio Management, Scaled Agile, 2019
Certified SAFe® DevOps Practitioner, Scaled Agile, 2019
Certified SAFe® Scrum Master, Scaled Agile, 2019
Certified SAFe® Product Owner / Product Manager, Scaled Agile, 2019
Certified SAFe® Agilist, Scaled Agile, 2018
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 2016
Certified Scrum Professional, Scrum Alliance, 2014
Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance, 2015
Certified Agile Fundamentals (ICP), ICAgile, 2021 Technical Proficiencies
ALM (Application Lifecycle Management): Azure DevOps (ADO), Jira, Confluence, Rally, VersionOne Collaboration: Miro, SharePoint, IBM DOORS
Portfolio Management: CA Agile Central, Planview, LeanKit Business Architecture: LeanIX, BiZZdesign, Sparx Enterprise Architect CI/CD and DevOps: Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo
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Affiliations
Member, Scaled Agile
Member, Scrum Alliance
Member, Project Management Institute
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Member, National Society of Black Engineers
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