Lead Agile Coach
About The Position
Lead Agile Coach partners with organizational leaders, business teams, and delivery teams to lead the enterprise-wide adoption of Agile methodologies and practices. You will provide coaching, training, and strategic guidance across Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, while leading organizational change management (OCM) and communications efforts that support transformation projects. The Lead Agile Coach serves as a trusted advisor to executives and teams, helping foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, transparency, and delivery excellence. The Lead Agile Coach work includes creating tools and leading training sessions to demonstrate how leaders and associates will apply Agile methodologies in their daily work. The job guides an organization through the transition and inspires continued adherence to Agile work practices. Promote a culture of innovation by implementing Agile processes and principles which include techniques to increase collaboration, predictability, transparency and velocity. May provide ongoing iteration management for high profile projects to provide real-time coaching and to gather and share Agile best practices across the enterprise. Advises executives to develop functional strategies (often segment specific) on matters of significance. Exercise independent on complex issues regarding job responsibilities and related tasks, andworks, Uses requiring analysis of variable factors and determining the best course of action.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- 8+ years of professional experience in Agile delivery, project management, organizational transformation, or related disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience coaching Agile teams and leaders in enterprise environments.
- Experience leading enterprise Agile transformation projects across multiple teams or teams.
- Experience working with Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Demonstrated experience influencing executive leadership and senior partners.
- Experience facilitating organizational change management and communications strategies.
- Experience coaching teams through complex business and technology transformations.
- Prior experience leading large-scale strategic programs and improving programs.
Nice To Haves
- Scaled Agile Framework Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMI-ACP, or similar Agile certifications.
- Experience leading Organizational Change Management (OCM) programs.
- Experience supporting large enterprise transformation programs.
- Background in coaching executive leadership teams.
- Experience within healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries.
- Master's degree in business administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise Agile transformation projects and champion Agile principles, practices, and mindset adoption across the organization.
- Coach leaders, teams, and stakeholders on Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework, and Lean Agile best practices.
- Develop and deliver Agile training programs, workshops, and coaching materials for leaders and associates.
- Support organizational change management (OCM) and communications activities related to Agile adoption and transformation efforts.
- Guide teams through Agile maturity assessments, continuous improvement programs, and delivery optimization.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies, planning activities, retrospectives, and strategic workshops.
- Partner with executives and business leaders to develop strategies that improve collaboration, predictability, transparency, and delivery outcomes.
- Provide hands-on coaching for high-profile projects and strategic programs.
- Establish and promote Agile governance, metrics, and best practices across the enterprise.
- Identify and remove organizational impediments improving team performance and Agile adoption.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and learning.
- Be a subject matter expert on Agile methodologies and latest industry trends.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
