Agile Coach

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Agile Coach to join our Agile Center of Excellence and help lead a major IT organization through its Agile Product Transformation. This is a high-impact consulting opportunity focused on coaching teams, product leaders, and stakeholders to adopt Agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Position: Agile Coach

Contract Length: 12 months

Location: New York, NY 10004

Work Setup: Hybrid (onsite presence required as needed; remote work allowed with manager approval)

Agile Coach Responsibilities

• Guide large-scale Agile Product Transformation initiatives, aligning coaching efforts with strategic business goals.
• Develop and execute tailored Agile coaching roadmaps in collaboration with CoE leadership.
• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners on frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
• Enable Agile maturity across product teams, driving delivery efficiency and business value.
• Facilitate interactive training sessions and workshops on Agile methodologies and technical best practices.
• Promote continuous improvement through retrospectives, metrics-driven decision-making, and performance analysis.
• Foster stakeholder alignment and smooth transformation through cross-functional collaboration.
• Implement standardized Agile practices and tool usage (Jira, Confluence, Align) across teams.
• Monitor and report on Agile maturity metrics and transformation progress.
  
  

Agile Coach Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 5 years in software development.
• At least 8 years of Agile coaching, with proven results in enterprise transformations.
• Certifications: ICP-Client, ICP-ATF, CSP, SPC, or equivalent.
• Technical Expertise:
• Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks and technical practices (CI/CD, TDD, DevOps).
• Strong systems thinking and organizational navigation skills.
• Soft Skills: Excellent facilitation, communication, and leadership qualities.
• Preferred:
• Experience in Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric transformation.
• Background in change management and fostering continuous learning environments.
• Proficiency in coaching with metrics and Agile tools.
  
  

As an Agile Coach, you will play a crucial role in enabling cultural change and Agile maturity without direct managerial duties, contributing to the broader organizational strategy defined by the Agile Center of Excellence.