Enterprise Agile Coach- W2 only

About the Role:
We are seeking three (3) experienced and dynamic Enterprise Agile Coaches to join our Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) and play a critical role in leading the organization through its Agile Product Transformation. This role demands a unique blend of deep Agile expertise, hands-on technical knowledge, and exceptional coaching skills. You will be instrumental in mentoring product teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to enhance Agile maturity, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with our strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Agile Transformation & Coaching:

• Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap aligned with strategic objectives.

• Provide hands-on coaching to teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and mid-level leadership on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).

• Act as a trusted advisor, reinforcing Agile principles and guiding teams through the adoption of product-focused practices to enhance delivery and business value.

• Partner with teams to identify and overcome challenges in Agile adoption.

2. Training, Facilitation & Enablement:

• Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and technical practices.

• Educate teams on engineering excellence, including DevOps, CI/CD, TDD, paired programming, and Lean principles.

• Facilitate alignment and collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

3. Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:

• Champion a culture of learning by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics-driven decision-making.

• Analyze team performance data to identify improvement areas and implement actionable strategies.

• Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across teams.

• Leverage and optimize Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Align) for workflow streamlining and reporting.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment:

• Work closely with teams and leadership to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey.

• Foster collaboration and ensure activities align with the broader organizational transformation strategy.

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• Agile Experience: Minimum of 8 years in dedicated Agile coaching roles, with proven experience in large-scale, complex Agile product transformations.

• Technical Background: Minimum of 5 years of software development experience.

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

• Agile & Technical Proficiency:

  • Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical application.

  • Deep understanding of technical practices: CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps.

  • Strong systems-thinking ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

• Essential Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience transitioning organizations from traditional methodologies (Waterfall) to Agile frameworks.

• Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and product-centric operating models.

• Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.

• Expertise in using Agile metrics to inform coaching and drive improvements.

• A proven track record of fostering continuous learning and technical excellence within teams.