Agile Coach

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to play a foundational role in establishing and scaling a new Agile Center of Excellence. This role will work directly with delivery teams to embed Agile ways of working, strengthen execution discipline, and guide teams through the early stages of their Agile transformation journey.

The Agile Coach will be deeply embedded with teams, helping them adopt Agile practices in real time, improve delivery performance, and build sustainable Agile maturity across IT.

Roles and Responsibilities

Provide hands-on Agile coaching by embedding with delivery teams and leadership to improve execution quality and delivery outcomes
Coach Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and engineering teams on Agile principles, flow efficiency, backlog management, and iterative delivery
Facilitate and strengthen Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Identify and remove delivery blockers, Agile anti-patterns, and organizational impediments impacting team performance
Guide teams through Agile adoption phases including onboarding, initiation, and stabilization
Promote consistent use of Agile tools, metrics, and practices to ensure transparency, predictability, and continuous improvement
Partner with the Agile Center of Excellence to define lightweight standards, share best practices, and improve coaching frameworks
Support leadership in building Agile maturity, scaling Agile practices, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Provide real-time coaching to improve team dynamics, collaboration, and delivery discipline
Track and communicate Agile maturity progress and improvement opportunities across teams

Required Qualifications

8+ years of experience in Project Management, Agile Delivery, or related roles
Proven experience in leading or coaching Agile teams in complex environments
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe (if applicable)
Experience working with IT delivery teams, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and cross-functional teams
Strong hands-on experience with project and Agile management tools (e.g., Workfront, MS Project, Jira, or similar)
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of enterprise IT systems, cloud technologies, and delivery governance

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