Agile Coach

Valtech • New York City, NY

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Valtech is seeking an Agile Coach to lead, coach, and facilitate their Agile Release Train (ART) as part of their Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) implementation. The Agile Coach will play a critical role in ensuring alignment, synchronizing multiple teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a servant leader and Agile champion, the Agile Coach will guide the ART in delivering valuable solutions in line with organizational objectives. This role is for a curious problem solver who challenges the status quo, a collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing, and someone excited by the intersection of technology, creativity, and data. Experience in Agile methodologies and consulting is a plus.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years in a leadership role within Agile frameworks (preferably SAFe), with experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or in similar roles supporting large-scale Agile delivery.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with an in-depth understanding of Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage dependencies, and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and leverage metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Rally, or similar Agile project management platforms.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe certification preferred (e.g., SPC); additional Agile certifications (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead Program Increment (PI) Planning events to align teams on shared objectives and dependencies, ensuring strategic and operational alignment.
• Facilitate the Scrum of Scrums (SoS) to identify and address cross-team impediments and ensure effective coordination among teams, escalating to management when needed.
• Oversee the Product Owner Sync (PO Sync) to align priorities, manage dependencies, and support timely delivery of features.
• Conduct the Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops at the end of each PI, identifying systemic issues and driving continuous improvement across the ART.
• Manage regular ART Syncs with key stakeholders to communicate progress, assess program risks, and ensure strategic alignment.
• Act as an Agile Coach for teams within the ART, providing guidance on SAFe principles, Lean-Agile practices, and continuous improvement.
• Champion Agile values and ensure adherence to SAFe processes, while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability across teams.
• Support and mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other Agile team members in refining their practices to optimize team performance.
• Proactively manage and resolve program-level risks, impediments, and dependencies in collaboration with team leads, Product Managers, and other stakeholders.
• Utilize data and feedback to facilitate informed decision-making and maintain a smooth flow of work throughout the ART.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Product Management, Solution Architects, and Business Owners to ensure clear communication of priorities and alignment with organizational strategic goals.
• Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing visibility into ART progress, escalating issues as necessary, and managing expectations.
• Utilize key metrics to track ART performance, identify trends, and inform actions that improve team and program effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement, leveraging feedback and data to optimize processes and remove inefficiencies within the ART.

Benefits

• Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent)
• Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs
• Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, plus employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed