Agile Coach

New Position: : Agile Coach  Mostly Remote  

Hybrid /Location: Manhattan NY City, NY Mostly remote

Experience: 10 +years

 Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across teams.

Leverage Jira, Confluence, Align and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining and optimize reporting.

Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.

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

Experience:

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

Certifications:

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

 Technical Proficiency: 

Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.

Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

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

Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Agile Expertise:

Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.

Preferred Experience:

Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.

Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.

Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.

Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams

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Preferred Skills

Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.

Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles.

Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working.

Passion for mentoring teams on technical excellence, such as test-driven development (TDD) and paired programming.

Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.

 As an Agile Coach Consultant, you will play a critical role in supporting MTA-IT’s Agile transformation journey, focusing on coaching teams and fostering collaboration. This is an opportunity to guide teams in adopting Agile practices, driving improved outcomes, and contributing to a transformative cultural shift within the organization. This position emphasizes coaching and collaboration without direct managerial responsibilities, aligning with the broader organizational strategy set by Center of Excellence for Agile maturity.

Additional Skills and Information:            • Technical Proficiency: 

o Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.

o Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.

o Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps.

• Soft Skills:

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Agile Expertise:

Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.

• Preferred Experience:

o Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.

o Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.

o Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.

o Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams