Agile Coach

Job Title

Experience & Knowledge

7+ years of hands-on agile experience in professional environments a MUST

3+ years in an agile coaching role supporting multiple teams a MUST

Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks

Demonstrated experience working in traditional or hybrid project management environments

Practical knowledge of traditional project management approaches and how to integrate them with agile practices

Experience coaching teams through incremental improvement

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional facilitation skills for workshops, retrospectives, and difficult conversations

Strong coaching mindset - asking questions rather than providing all answers

Adaptability - able to adjust approach based on team maturity, organizational context, and specific needs

Systems thinking - understanding how organizational structures, incentives, and culture affect behavior

Communication versatility - comfortable with technical teams, executives, and everyone in between

Cultural sensitivity - ability to work effectively in a global organization with diverse perspectives

Personal Attributes

Pragmatic and outcome-focused rather than dogmatic about specific frameworks

Patient with gradual change and comfortable with incremental progress

Curious - seeks to understand context before prescribing solutions

Collaborative - builds consensus and helps others succeed

Self-aware - recognizes your own biases and continuously learns

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare)

Familiarity with scaled agile approaches

Experience with both co-located and distributed teams

Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, ICP-Client, etc.) are valued but not required

Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and technical practices that support agility

Familiarity with AzureDevOps (ADO) and/or other agile lifecycle management tools