EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record of leading large-scale Agile transformations in complex, enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience coaching teams, leadership, and cross-functional groups in Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other frameworks.
• Strong experience working with cross-functional teams of 100+ members, including product management, engineering, operations, and business units.
• Experience with Agile frameworks in a distributed and remote team setting is a plus.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, etc.) and frameworks with the ability to tailor approaches based on the needs of the organization.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep understanding of organizational change management, culture shift strategies, and overcoming resistance.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess team performance and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive collaboration across departments.
• Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and training skills, able to guide individuals at all levels of Agile maturity.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree or equivalent experience in an Agile-related discipline is a plus.

YOUR ROLE:

As part of our continued growth and digital transformation, we are looking for an experienced Agile Transformation Coach to lead and support a comprehensive Agile adoption strategy across a 200-member, cross-functional organization. You will be at the forefront of driving Agile practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling teams to operate in an Agile way at scale.

YOUR TASKS:

The Agile Transformation Coach will play a critical role in guiding the organization through its Agile transformation journey. You will work closely with senior leadership, managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, and teams to foster a culture of agility and continuous improvement. This role requires both strategic vision and hands-on coaching to help the organization embrace the Agile way of working, scaling Agile across multiple teams and departments while ensuring alignment with business goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Agile Transformation Leadership:
• Lead and support the end-to-end Agile transformation across the organization, providing strategic direction, coaching, and guidance.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to define the vision, strategy, and goals for the transformation journey.
• Act as a change agent, inspiring and driving cultural change toward a more Agile mindset across all levels of the organization.
• Coaching and Mentoring:
• Coach and mentor leadership, Scrum Masters, Agile teams, and cross-functional groups on Agile principles, frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), and best practices.
• Provide hands-on support for teams, helping them implement Agile methodologies, improve delivery, and optimize processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability within teams and across departments.
• Ensure that Agile metrics and tracked and reported to enable a data-driven approach of the positive impact of Agile on customer satisfaction, team ownership and accountability, quality of delivery and efficiency in execution aligned to the strategic direction.
• Agile Methodology Implementation:
• Guide teams and leaders in adopting Agile practices tailored to their needs, whether Scrum, Kanban, or scaled Agile frameworks like SAFe, as appropriate.
• Help teams and business units align their goals with Agile values and principles, ensuring smooth integration with organizational objectives.
• Support and lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, sprint reviews) to drive team engagement and high performance.
• Training and Development:
• Design and deliver Agile training and workshops to upskill team members at all levels, including leadership, teams, and individual contributors.
• Equip the organization with the necessary tools and skills to sustain Agile practices beyond the transformation phase.
• Drive leadership enablement for Agile transformation to be effective and efficient.
• Performance and Continuous Improvement:
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Agile adoption and transformation efforts.
• Conduct regular assessments of team and organizational maturity in Agile practices, providing actionable feedback for improvement.
• Encourage continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and driving action on feedback to improve workflows, team dynamics, and product delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
• Act as a liaison between the Agile teams and senior leadership to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and report on progress.
• Communicate transformation goals, progress, and outcomes to a variety of stakeholders in a clear, impactful manner.
• Support the development of change management strategies to address resistance and foster adoption of Agile practices.
• Agile Tools & Processes:
• Advise on Agile tools and software that support collaboration, project tracking, and team productivity (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Help establish and promote standardized processes, templates, and guidelines that drive consistency across teams.
• Scaling Agile:
• Work with leaders to scale Agile practices across the organization, including designing frameworks for coordination and alignment across teams.
• Provide support and coaching for establishing cross-team collaboration, and ensure effective communication channels for sharing knowledge and resolving dependencies.