Agile Coach / SAFe, Jira

Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach

Denver, Colorado

Hybrid

Full Time

$160k - $180k

We are partnered with a leading transportation and infrastructure organization that is undergoing a large-scale enterprise transformation initiative. They are seeking an Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach to drive alignment across a complex ecosystem of internal teams and external partners. This individual will play a critical role in establishing governance, coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring organizational transparency through disciplined Agile practices and reporting.

This role focuses on orchestrating 10-13 cross-functional workstreams spanning Product, Technology, Sales, Operations, and third-party vendors. You will be responsible for implementing scalable Agile frameworks, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and creating a unified delivery cadence that enables successful enterprise-wide execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead alignment and coordination across 10-13 concurrent cross-functional workstreams to ensure cohesive program execution (25%)
• Establish, facilitate, and mature Agile ceremonies including Scrum, Scrum of Scrums, planning sessions, and governance reviews (20%)
• Manage and resolve dependencies across internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful delivery outcomes (15%)
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, escalation processes, and governance standards across the organization (15%)
• Design, standardize, and optimize Jira workflows, boards, epics, and portfolio management structures to support enterprise visibility (10%)
• Build executive-level dashboards and reporting to provide transparency into program health, velocity, delivery predictability, and key metrics (10%)
• Drive organizational discipline, data integrity, and accountability across all participating teams and stakeholders (5%)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale Agile transformations, enterprise programs, or complex delivery initiatives involving 10+ concurrent workstreams
• Proven experience integrating and managing third-party vendors within Agile delivery frameworks
• Expert-level proficiency with Jira, including workflow configuration, Advanced Roadmaps, Jira Align, dashboards, and portfolio management
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban
• Experience facilitating enterprise-level governance, dependency management, and risk mitigation processes
• Exceptional organizational skills with a strong focus on process adherence, reporting accuracy, and operational excellence
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive accountability without direct authority

Preferred Certifications

• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
• Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• SAFe Agilist (SA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

The Offer

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Fully remote work environment
• Approximately 6-month contract engagement with potential for extension
• Opportunity to lead a highly visible enterprise transformation initiative
• Exposure to executive stakeholders and large-scale program governance
• Collaborative environment working across Product, Technology, Operations, Sales, and external partner organizations

Specialization: Agile Coach/Scrum Master