Agile Coach

CC Pace Systems•Vienna, VA

14h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to drive organizational transformation by coaching, training, and mentoring employees at all levels on Agile principles and practices. In this role, you will cultivate an Agile mindset across our client's enterprise, demonstrating and teaching the values of the Agile Manifesto while building the technical skills that underpin modern development methodologies. You will ensure Agile frameworks are understood and applied effectively, influencing both leadership and teams through your subject matter expertise and thought leadership. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape how our client delivers value through Agile methodologies.

Requirements

Proven experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, etc.) with successful track record coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios
Experience in successful Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
Experience with multiple Agile methodologies (Scrum, XP, SAFe, etc.)
Demonstrated experience coaching and developing people and teams, influencing behavior change and establishing cultural sustainability
Experience with JIRA or Microsoft Azure Boards
Experience coaching teams in scaled Agile principles and practices
Proven ability to work with senior executives and effectively communicate and influence decisions critical to Agile adoption
Experience leading Agile training sessions, workshops, planning sessions, and creating required documentation
Experience delivering presentations to virtual and in-person teams
Working knowledge of Agile principles and practices with ability to transfer knowledge across all organizational levels
Strong emotional intelligence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge norms and influence without formal authority
Effective skills in working upward and across reporting lines to establish trust and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and persuade to reach positive outcomes
Excellent communication skills at all levels, adjusting messaging for target audiences
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
Strong motivational and mentoring skills
Excellent relationship-building skills through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
Advanced verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Advanced proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of our client's functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Responsibilities

Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and Scrum concepts and practices across high-impact programs
Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization to act as informal mentors and increase organizational maturity
Coach teams in Scrum practices including sprint planning, user story mapping, estimations, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives
Monitor Agile project metrics to identify potential problem areas and assist teams in implementing solutions
Provide structured and ad-hoc training in Agile principles, Scrum, Product Ownership, and Program Management
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify specific training and coaching needs
Oversee coaching and planning of multiple high-performing Agile development teams and large-scale programs
Provide coaching and mentorship on Lean Agile, Agile, and SAFe principles to all organizational levels
Prepare communication artifacts related to Agile practice, progress, and plans
Develop and deliver presentations to stakeholders and facilitate working sessions to resolve impediments
Apply industry standard scaling concepts to business problems in alignment with Scaled Agile values
Provide strategic thought leadership on approaches to overcome delivery impediments and facilitate conflict resolution
Foster communication and collaboration between teams to align program goals and ensure leadership transparency
Ensure appropriate risk management and control practices are integrated into Agile initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with business lines, team members, management, and key stakeholders
Continuously identify opportunities to improve Agile tools and best practices implementation
Lead Agile teams through product framing and discovery, including business KPIs, product vision, and user story mapping
Drive consistent Agile practices and strategy across the organization to enhance business value delivery
Serve as the voice of reason and authority on Agile concepts and principles