Overview
On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6+ mo(s)
Skills
Teaching
Continuous Improvement
Product Strategy
Sprint
User Stories
Mapping
UPS
MVP
Training
Agile Coaching
Centricity
Scrum
SAFE
DevOps
Product Management
Coaching
Agile
Product Development
Lean Methodology
Facilitation
Communication
Collaboration
Mentorship
Job Details
Agile Product Coach
Description
To coach, train and mentor employees at all levels of the organization on Agile principles. Cultivate Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto as well as the technical skills that form the underlying principles and methods. This Agile Coach plays a critical role in helping our teams adopt and mature modern product management practices. This role partners closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business leaders to embed a product mindset, drive customer-focused outcomes, and improve delivery flow across the product lifecycle.As a trusted advisor, the Coach guides teams through practical methods for defining value, prioritizing work, developing MVPs, and creating feedback loops that inform continuous improvement. They work hands-on with teams to elevate skills, provide frameworks and tools, and ensure alignment between product strategy and business goals.
Responsibilities
- Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to successfully implement across high-impact programs throughout the enterprise
- Coach teams in scrum tasks (e.g., sprint planning, user story mapping, estimations, daily stand ups, demos, retrospective discussions, etc.)
- Ensure Agile project metrics are being tracked and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identifying and implementing solutions to address the problems
- Coach Product Managers, Product Owners, and teams on product management principles and practices.
- Facilitate workshops on discovery, MVP definition, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
- Help translate strategic goals into actionable product plans and measurable outcomes.
- Guide teams in lean product practices, value hypothesis development, and customer feedback loops.
- Support teams in developing clear product visions and customer-focused goals.
- Identify skill gaps and help design targeted training and enablement programs.
- Collaborate with Agile Coaches, Change Leads, and Process Analysts for cohesive support.
- Contribute to evolving enterprise product frameworks and best practices.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and customer-centricity.
Qualifications
- Significant Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, etc.), successfully coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
- Experience in successful Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
- Experience in implementing Product Operating Model
- Significant Experience in Product Management, product coaching, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of agile product development and lean principles.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to simplify complex concepts and guide diverse audiences.
- Passion for mentoring and developing others in product thinking.
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