Sr. Agile Transformation Coach

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Agile Transformation Coach based in the United States.

The Sr. Agile Transformation Coach will lead enterprise-wide Agile adoption, helping teams and leaders embrace modern ways of working and deliver greater business value. In this role, you will coach, train, and mentor professionals at all levels, strengthening Agile mindsets, practices, and collaboration across complex programs. You will guide teams in applying Scrum, SAFe, Lean Agile, and other methodologies while supporting sustainable cultural change. Working closely with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders, you will identify organizational challenges, remove delivery impediments, and improve team performance. You will also shape transformation strategies, facilitate workshops, and establish consistent practices across teams and portfolios. This fully remote opportunity is available to candidates located in Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, West Virginia, or Florida. \n

Accountabilities:

The Sr. Agile Transformation Coach will drive Agile maturity across the organization by developing team capabilities, influencing leadership, and embedding effective practices into business and technology operations. Key responsibilities include: Teach, coach, and mentor cross-functional teams on Agile values, Scrum, SAFe, Lean Agile, and related practices across high-impact enterprise programs. Lead Agile transformation initiatives for teams, programs, and portfolios, supporting the transition from traditional delivery approaches to sustainable Agile ways of working. Identify and develop Agile advocates who can mentor peers and strengthen Agile maturity throughout the organization. Coach teams on sprint planning, user story mapping, estimation, daily stand-ups, demonstrations, retrospectives, and other Scrum activities. Monitor Agile metrics, identify potential delivery issues, and help teams develop and implement effective solutions. Design and deliver structured and ad hoc training on Agile principles, Scrum, Product Ownership, and Program Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify coaching and training needs and develop appropriate learning materials and resources. Guide the planning and execution of multiple high-performing Agile teams and large-scale enterprise programs. Prepare communications, progress updates, presentations, and strategic plans related to Agile practices and transformation initiatives. Facilitate workshops and working sessions to resolve impediments, manage conflict, and support continuous improvement. Apply industry-standard scaling frameworks and adapt Agile approaches to address specific business challenges while preserving core Agile principles. Provide strategic guidance on accelerating delivery, improving responsiveness, and overcoming organizational barriers. Promote communication, collaboration, and transparency across teams to align program objectives and delivery outcomes. Integrate appropriate risk management and control practices throughout the Agile initiative lifecycle. Build strong relationships with business units, team members, executives, key stakeholders, and external partners. Lead product framing and discovery activities, including defining business KPIs, establishing product vision, and facilitating user story mapping. Drive consistency in Agile strategy, tools, and best practices to improve business value delivery and responsiveness to market opportunities. Uphold Agile principles while constructively challenging practices that hinder effective adoption. Provide guidance and mentorship to other Agile Coaches when required. Requirements: Candidates should bring extensive experience leading Agile transformations in large organizations, with the ability to influence leadership, develop teams, and sustain behavioral and cultural change. Strong facilitation, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills are essential. Qualifications include: Significant experience as a Senior Agile Coach in environments using Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, or related methodologies. A proven track record of coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios to Agile ways of working. Extensive experience leading Agile transformations at scale within large enterprise organizations. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), SAFe, and related frameworks. Demonstrated experience coaching individuals and teams, influencing behavior, and supporting sustainable organizational change. Extensive experience with Jira or Microsoft Azure Boards. Experience coaching teams on scaled Agile principles, practices, and implementation. Proven ability to work with senior executives and influence decisions related to Agile adoption and transformation. Experience leading training sessions, workshops, planning activities, and ways-of-working discussions, as well as producing supporting documentation and materials. Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both virtual and in-person environments. Advanced understanding of Agile principles and the ability to communicate and apply them across all organizational levels. High emotional intelligence and organizational awareness, with the ability to challenge established norms and influence without formal authority. Advanced critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences. Strong coaching, teaching, and mentoring skills to motivate teams and develop individual capabilities. Excellent relationship-building skills, including the ability to establish trust and navigate sensitive situations with diplomacy. Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and office software skills. Ability to collaborate across reporting lines, influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions, and build consensus. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred qualifications: Advanced knowledge of the client's functions, operating philosophy, business processes, and organizational objectives. SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification. A master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Additional employment conditions: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work visas. This is a W-2 employment opportunity only. Benefits: Annual salary ranging from

$141,000 to $160,000 USD

. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employer-paid life insurance. Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off, including vacation leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays. Educational assistance. Fully remote work for candidates based in Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC, West Virginia, or Florida. For certain high-profile roles, an in-person interview at the client's headquarters may be required, with travel expenses paid. \n

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