Agile Coach/Project Manager [C] // Local to NY

Agile Coach/Project Manager [C]

Req number:

R8305

Employment Type:

Contract

Worksite flexibility

Onsite

Job Summary

Client: New York State, MTA

Location: Onsite in New York, NY

Hours per Week: 37.5

Project Start: Mid August

Project Duration: 12 months with extension



Must be currently located in an area capable of commuting onsite day one.

Must list city and state in submittal

Job Description

We are looking for an Agile Coach/Project Manager to support Agile adoption and transformation initiatives across the clients enterprise. This position will be contract and Onsite in New York City, NY.

What You ll Do

• Coach, mentor, and guide product teams, leaders, and stakeholders through Agile adoption and transformation initiatives

• Enable and support Agile and/or enterprise transformation efforts in large, complex environments

• Promote Agile principles to advance large-scale Agile transformation efforts

• Foster cross-functional collaboration and drive continuous improvement across teams

• Partner with teams to enhance delivery practices and align outcomes with business objectives

• Coach teams on Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to support Agile practices and principles

• Implement best practices and tools to support Agile processes

• Leverage metrics to inform decision-making and improve performance

• Own the health and governance of the Jira platform, ensure portfolio reporting, and support Agile delivery across the enterprise

What You'll Need

Required:

• At least 8 years of Agile coaching experience

• Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments

• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives

• Strong background in change management, organizational design, and driving cultural transformation at scale

• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials

Preferred:

• Additional experience in enterprise tools such as Jira for Agile transformations

• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

• Must be able to communicate with customers/team members over the phone and in person

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.