Senior Agile Coach Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Senior Agile Coach to drive Agile transformation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and guide teams in adopting Agile principles.
This role involves hands-on coaching, training, and collaboration across teams to enhance Agile maturity and optimise project delivery.
This would be 12 month day rate contract role.
Job Responsibilities:
Act as a change agent, driving Agile adoption and continuous learning across teams.
Work directly with teams to promote Agile mindsets and lean product delivery practices.
Provide methodology leadership, ensuring adherence to Agile principles and best practices.
Conduct Azure DevOps reviews to ensure compliance with Agile standards, backlog management, and iteration alignment.
Identify and mitigate risks or inefficiencies in Agile workflows.
Collaborate with Scrum Masters to support Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, Scrum of Scrums, and Retrospectives.
Advise on Agile best practices, conducting training sessions and workshops as needed.
Engage with stakeholders to continuously improve Agile processes and team collaboration.
Support the resolution of cross-functional challenges to enhance delivery efficiency.
Experience Required:
Minimum 5+ years experience as an Agile Coach, preferably in a consulting or enterprise environment.
Strong track record of successfully leading Agile transformations and coaching teams in fast-paced environments.
Expertise in Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
In-depth knowledge of Azure DevOps for Agile project management.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to optimise Agile processes.
Desirable Skills:
Agile certifications such as SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Coach Certification.
Experience in DevOps practices and Agile delivery tools.
Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to drive Agile initiatives in complex multi-system program implementations.
Educational Requirements:
A third-level degree in IT, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
Contract Type: 12 month day rate contract Hybrid work model How to Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply with your updated CV Skills: agile coach scrum SAFE Benefits: Day rate