Agile Coach, Expert
Direct Hire Permanent Role
$140K-150K/Annum
Hybrid Role
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and accomplished Agile Coach, Expert to lead and manage multiple programs across IT. This executive role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. You are adept in managing stakeholder expectations, fostering seamless cross-functional collaboration, and driven by a passion for innovative problem-solving.
Job Responsibilities
Provide Agile Coaching across all levels—from delivery teams to senior leadership—to embed Agile principles, accelerate transformation, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.
Facilitate Agile maturity assessments and develop tailored coaching roadmaps to improve team performance, delivery flow, and collaboration.
Mentor Agile roles (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers) to enhance capabilities in backlog management, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement.
Design and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and Communities of Practice to build foundational knowledge and sustain Agile adoption.
Use Agile metrics (e.g., velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency) and feedback loops to identify bottlenecks, optimize delivery, and support data-informed decision-making.
Lead and coordinate complex IT programs and projects to ensure alignment with business and technology strategies, managing interdependencies, resources, and timely delivery of high-impact initiatives.
Drive strategic planning and execution by setting clear goals, timelines, and performance metrics, while managing budgets to ensure financial stewardship and value-driven prioritization.
Champion Value Management by aligning initiatives with enterprise strategy, prioritizing work based on customer and business value, and continuously evaluating value realization across portfolios.
Implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to guide investment decisions using strategic objectives, capacity constraints, and value delivery metrics.
Identify and mitigate risks through proactive risk management strategies, ensuring program resilience and stakeholder confidence.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and lead high-performing teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs and customer expectations.
Promote servant leadership, psychological safety, and innovation to empower teams and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure robust project governance and compliance with internal audit requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible documentation (e.g., project plans, risk logs, status reports).
Communicate regularly with stakeholders to ensure transparency, manage expectations, and align delivery with strategic goals.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Job-related experience, 8 years
Agile Coaching experience
Project Management experience
Desired:
Masters Degree in job-related discipline or equivalent experience
Experience in PPM Tool such as Planisware
PMP from PMI
SAFe Agilist
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