AGILE COACH

Agile Coach Full‑Time position. Job Description The Agile Coach is responsible for guiding teams, leaders, and the organization in adopting and sustaining Agile principles, practices, and frameworks. This role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation while enabling teams to deliver high‑quality products efficiently. The Agile Coach works closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and provides hands‑on coaching to enhance agility at all levels. Responsibilities Mentor and coach teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and leadership on Agile principles, values, frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and best practices to foster an Agile mindset across the organization. Assess team and organizational maturity in Agile practices and develop tailored strategies to improve collaboration, performance, and delivery. Act as a change agent by promoting Agile principles across departments, encouraging cultural shifts toward continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability. Provide training sessions and workshops to educate employees at all levels about Agile methodologies and their practical application. Guide teams in using metrics such as burndown charts or velocity to measure performance, track Agile maturity, and identify opportunities for improvement. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating retrospectives and helping teams implement actionable changes to enhance processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to align business goals with Agile delivery processes while fostering strong communication between teams and leadership. Facilitate key Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and reviews when necessary to support team development. Support teams in identifying and removing impediments that hinder progress or productivity while ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Establish team charters, working agreements, and risk mitigation plans to create a foundation for high‑performing teams. Encourage collaboration between Scrum Teams and stakeholders to ensure product backlogs are prioritized effectively and release planning is aligned with business objectives. Ensure compliance with organizational policies for handling government‑furnished equipment or materials as required. Remain capable of safely handling government‑furnished equipment and materials. Maintain a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required. Stay up to date with industry trends in Agile methodologies and share insights with the organization. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and their practical application in various environments. Strong facilitation skills for leading workshops, retrospectives, planning sessions, and other team activities. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust‑based relationships across all levels of the organization. Ability to identify organizational challenges related to agility and recommend effective solutions for improvement. Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on removing barriers to team success. Exceptional communication skills (verbal/written) for effectively conveying complex concepts to diverse audiences. Must be a self‑starter requiring no supervision. Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract. Scrum Master certifications (CSM or PSM I) required; SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe 5 Lean Portfolio Manager, SAFe 5 Practitioner certifications are highly desirable. Minimum seven (7) years professional experience in an Agile environment as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similar role. Proven track record of successfully implementing Agile practices within teams or organizations. Experience with Azure DevOps required. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or any related field or equivalent experience of four years. Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets. #J-18808-Ljbffr