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Job Title: Agile Coach
Location: Charlotte, NC - Onsite required
Duration: Contract - 10 months
Pay Range: $95.06/hr (W2)
Job ID: 407179
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Agile Coach to lead and accelerate Agile adoption across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise Agile frameworks, JIRA, and experience design coaching and a proven ability to enable cross-functional teams and leaders to deliver value predictably and efficiently. This role is onsite with an ASAP start and will support various initiatives across Technology and Business teams.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver Agile learning solutions including training, workshops, coaching, and communications for all levels, including senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain Agile training materials, playbooks, and process guidelines.
- Mentor and coach Business and Technology teams on Agile frameworks and best practices, providing hands-on guidance and feedback.
- Support Agile Communities of Practice and contribute to the Agile Center of Excellence.
- Lead teams through Agile adoption from initiation to sustainment, including goal alignment and change management.
- Promote Agile values and foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and transparency across the enterprise.
- Facilitate communication and mediation across diverse technical and business groups to ensure alignment with transformation goals.
- Assess teams against Agile best practices and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Identify and implement improvements in engineering methods, standards, and processes, ensuring adherence to governance and tracking requirements.
- Guide projects through all phases while managing risks, issues, escalations, and stakeholder communications.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of Agile coaching experience in large or enterprise environments; Fortune 500 experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience coaching Agile adoption or serving as a Scrum Master.
- Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, XP, and SAFe.
- Proficiency with JIRA and Agile lifecycle tools; experience design coaching.
- Strong interpersonal, mentorship, facilitation, and communication skills.
- Effective time management and prioritization; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities; exposure to project financial management.
- Experience supporting or sustaining Agile Communities of Practice; ability to lead large initiatives or multiple workstreams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; programming experience is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Agile/Scrum Coach certification.
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or similar).
- SAFe certification or working knowledge of SAFe.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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