Agile Coach
InfoPeople Corporation
New York, NY
Job Description :
We are looking to hire experienced and dynamic Enterprise Agile Coaches to join our Agile Center of Excellence (CoE). As we lead the Client-IT organization through its Agile Product Transformation, these critical consulting roles will require a blend of technical expertise, coaching and change management skills, and deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices.
The role involves hands-on coaching, mentoring, and guiding product teams, product leaders, and stakeholders in their Agile adoption journey. This role will be expected to coach with a strong emphasis on adopting Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
Reporting to the Deputy CTO and/or the Director of the Center of Excellence, this role is pivotal in driving Agile practices while ensuring alignment with the broader transformation strategy at Client IT.
Key Responsibilities:
Agile Transformation Coaching:
- Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation roadmap.
- Be a mentor, influencer, and change advocate, helping the teams Client new ways of working and collaborating at the enterprise level.
- Support and provide coaching to large-scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, executing outcome-based plans to drive Agile adoption, cross-team collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to foster Agile maturity.
- Partner with product teams to adopt Agile and product-focused practices, enhancing delivery and business value.
- Act as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing Agile principles and practices.
Training and Facilitation:
- Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices.
- Tailor training materials for different types of teams, like Infosec, Operations, user-facing applications, etc.
- Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.
Continuous Improvement:
- Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics-driven decision-making.
- Analyze team performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend and implement actionable strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching support.
- Facilitate alignment and collaboration among teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey.
Best Practices Implementation and Tools:
- Agile practices, metrics, and workflows across teams.
- Leverage Jira, Confluence, Jira Align, and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining, and optimized reporting.
- Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
- At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
- Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
Certifications:
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP-Client, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials.
Technical Proficiency:
- Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
- Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
- Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Agile Expertise:
- Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.
- Deep and wide experience driving Agile adoption and transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile.
Preferred Experience:
- Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.
- Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
- Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams.
Preferred Skills:
- Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.
- Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles.
- Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working.
- Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.
Role Summary:
As an Agile Coach Consultant, you will play a critical role in supporting Client-IT's Agile transformation journey, focusing on coaching teams and fostering collaboration. This is an opportunity to guide teams in adopting Agile practices, driving improved outcomes, and contributing to a transformative cultural shift within the organization.
This position emphasizes coaching and collaboration without direct managerial responsibilities, aligning with the broader organizational strategy set by CoE.
Additional Skills and Information:
Technical Proficiency:
- Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
- Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
- Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps.
Soft Skills:
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Agile Expertise:
- Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.
- Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.
- Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
- Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams.
Areas of Expertise:
- 4 - 6 Years of experience in Change Management
Technical Skills:
- 4 - 6 Years of experience in Change Management Business Case Development
- 4 - 6 Years of experience in Change Management Project Management
- 4 - 6 Years of experience in Change Management Project Planning