Job Title: Agile Coach
Description:
The Agile Coach will be responsible for building and scaling agile culture and practices across the organization. This role requires collaboration with agile squads on a day-to-day basis to provide coaching and feedback to agile squad members and Kanban teams.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement coaching plans, governance structures, and agreements
• Monitor the effectiveness and success of the agile coaching program
• Help teams and leadership measure the impact of agile transformation initiatives
• Track squad performance, flow efficiency, and delivery outcomes
Collaboration and Communication:
The Agile Coach will work closely with product owners to refine backlogs, define MVPs, and prioritize customer-centric outcomes. They will facilitate workshops and training sessions on Agile, Lean, and Design Thinking to empower teams to self-organize and enhance collaboration.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of relevant experience as an agile coach or similar role
• A bachelor's degree in business, technology, behavioral sciences, or a related field
• Deep expertise in agile frameworks (scrum, kanban) and methodologies
• Relevant agile certifications (e.g. CSM, SAFe etc.)
Working Environment:
This role is multi-faceted, involving collaboration across various regions, including Canada, Ireland, Bermuda, the US, and Singapore. The successful candidate will work closely with Sun Life International's business platform and client journey agile squads.