Agile Coach

Cooperidge Consulting Firm•Warren, NJ

21h

About The Position

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Agile Coach for a top Global Logistics & Transportation leader in Warren, NJ. This role is a strategic driver for the adoption, maturity, and scaling of Agile and DevOps practices across a massive global IT infrastructure. The Agile Coach will partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Program Managers to dismantle traditional Waterfall methodologies and implement high-performing, value-driven delivery frameworks. This is an international leadership position, requiring a seasoned professional capable of mentoring offshore teams across multiple continents and promoting a unified DevOps culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
At least one recognized professional Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist) is REQUIRED.
Minimum of 10+ years of experience working on large-scale IT projects.
Minimum of 2 years of formal Agile Coaching experience is REQUIRED.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master is REQUIRED.
Proven track record supporting large, complex, and offshore delivery teams.
Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile (LeSS, Nexus, or SAFe) and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of software design patterns and technical excellence practices ( TDD, BDD, Automated Testing ).
Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps is highly preferred.
Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) for international stakeholder management.
High proficiency in leadership, team building, and influencing change without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Methodology Transformation: Lead the organization-wide transition from Waterfall to Agile; coach global teams on Agile values, principles, and high-velocity best practices.
Framework Implementation: Support and guide teams through the expert application of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Nexus, LeSS, and SAFe frameworks.
Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the PMO and program leadership to align Agile planning, execution, and reporting with global business objectives.
Curriculum Design & Training: Deliver interactive Agile workshops and training sessions utilizing Liberating Structures , Agile games, and modern interactive techniques.
DevOps Advocacy: Promote a robust DevOps culture, strengthening the collaboration between development and operations to streamline the CI/CD pipeline.
Continuous Improvement: Facilitate Agile ceremonies and lead retrospectives to drive measurable, long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
Global Team Mentorship: Provide functional guidance to offshore delivery teams, ensuring consistency in Agile maturity across international borders.