Agile Coach

Job Description The Agile Coach plays a critical role in enabling the SAP S/4HANA transformation by driving Lean-Agile adoption, coaching teams and leaders, and improving delivery maturity across Agile Release Trains to ensure consistent, high-quality value delivery and business alignment.Agile Transformation And Coaching Excellence Lead the adoption of SAFe and Agile practices across SAP S/4HANA programsCoach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and Agile teams to improveAgile Maturity, Self-organization, And Delivery Effectiveness Drive mindset shift from traditional SAP waterfall delivery to iterative, value-driven executionProvide training, workshops, and coaching to embed Lean-Agile principles across teamsEstablish good practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for Agile deliveryART And Team Enablement Support Agile Release Trains in adopting SAFe practices and improving executionGuide teams in backlog refinement, story writing, estimation, and Agile ceremoniesEnable effective collaboration across SAP functional, technical, and integration teamsEnsure alignment between team execution and business priorities across SAP modulesFoster high-performing teams with a focus on quality, predictability, and continuous deliveryPI Planning And Execution Enablement Coach teams and leaders in PI Planning preparation, execution, and follow-throughEnsure proper backlog readiness, dependency identification, and capacity planning practicesSupport Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, and other ART events to improve executionGuide teams in delivering PI Objectives aligned with business outcomes and SAP roadmapDrive adoption of Inspect and Adapt practices for continuous improvementDelivery Optimization And Continuous Improvement Analyze team and ART performance using metricsIdentify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across SAP delivery lifecycle, ensuring consistency of Agile practices across ARTsFacilitate retrospectives, root cause analysis, and problem-solving sessionsPromote DevOps practices, automation, and continuous integration within S/4HANA deliveryDrive adoption of Lean principles to improve flow and reduce wasteGovernance And Standards Alignment Ensure adherence to Agile governance frameworks, quality standards for SAP deliveryAlign Agile practices with enterprise architecture, compliance, and SAP template standardsSupport implementation of Agile metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanismsStakeholder And Leadership Engagement Partner with executive leadership, business owners, and program stakeholdersProvide coaching to leaders on Lean-Agile mindset, decision-making, and org. changeFacilitate alignment between business strategy, SAP roadmap, and Agile executionAct as a trusted advisor for Agile adoption across the SAP S/4HANA transformationCommunicate progress of Agile adoption, risks, and improvement opportunities SAP S/4HANA Transformation EnablementAlign Agile Practices With SAP S/4HANA Implementation Lifecycle Enable coordination across fun ctional, technical, data, and integration workstreamsSupport delivery alignment with SAP Activate methodology and hybrid Agile–Waterfall rollout modelQualifications SAP S/4HANA & Technical UnderstandingSolid understanding of SAP S/4HANA implementation lifecycleExperience working with SAP functional areas such as Finance (FI), Integrated Supply Chain, Lead to Cash and Information Technology Outsourcing etc.Familiarity with SAP integrations, data migration, testing cycles, and release managementUnderstanding of SAP ecosystems including SAP BTP, middleware, and integration platformsAbility to collaborate effectively with Solution Architects and technical teamsSAFe and Agile ExpertiseCertified in SAFe frameworks SAFe Program ConsultantProven experience coaching teams in scaled Agile environments and supporting ARTsStrong understanding of roles, ceremonies, and practices across team, program, and portfolioExperience facilitating PI Planning, Agile ceremonies, and continuous improvement initiativesHands-on experience driving Agile transformation in large-scale enterprise programsStrong coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to influence without authorityProven ability to drive behavioral change and Agile mindset adoption at all levelsExcellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to manage organizational resistance and enable transformation at scaleExperience in large-scale transformation programs involving multiple teams and stakeholdersAbility to identify and resolve cross-team dependencies, risks, and impedimentsStrong analytical mindset to drive continuous improvement using delivery metricsExperience working in complex environments with distributed teams and global stakeholderSalary Range: 177860-241340 a year#J-18808-Ljbffr