Agile Transformation Coach

Job Title

Agile Transformation Coach

Projected Start Date

10-28-2024

Projected End Date

10-31-2025

Position Type

Contract

Location

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia

Remote Work

Partial-HYBRID

Talent must reside at location on submission?

Yes

Primary Skills

Agile Methodology

Notes

This is a high PRIORITY requisition. This is a PROACTIVE requisition

Required Skills

Job Description

As an Agile Transformation Coach for a Randstad client in Washington, D.C., you will play a pivotal role in leading large-scale Agile transformation initiatives with a focus on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies. This position requires an active Scaled Agile Program Consultant (SPC) 6 certification and significant experience in coaching, mentoring, and training teams and leadership in Lean-Agile principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to drive end-to-end Agile adoption, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Expertise in Agile transformation strategies, agile tooling administration, and developing metrics to track Agile maturity is essential for success.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Deliver and certify SAFe 6 courses using SAFe Collaborate across various roles (SA, SP, RTE, SSM, etc.).
- Collaborate with leadership to institute OKR frameworks to measure progress and effectiveness.
- Drive the adoption of Lean-Agile ways of working with SAFe as a cornerstone.
- Advise on operating models and transformation governance.
- Conduct AgilityHealth maturity assessments and recommend strategies for improvement.
- Coach and mentor leadership, teams, and individuals on their roles within SAFe.
- Facilitate and coach LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) and ART (Agile Release Train) events.
- Support Agile tooling strategy and adoption, including SAFe for Enterprise, Jira, and AgilityHealth.
- Identify and coach Agile champions within functional areas to serve as local mentors.
- Develop and deliver Lean-Agile training materials for teams and new talent onboarding.
- Lead the launch and maturation of Communities of Practice within the organization.
- Identify and resolve recurring issues and bottlenecks impacting Agile transformation.
- Guide the organization through change, removing impediments that limit productivity and quality.
- Track Agile adoption and maturity through the development of relevant metrics.
- Foster an environment that values autonomy, transparency, and continuous learning.
- Promote Lean thinking principles, including reducing cycle times, limiting work in progress, and identifying inefficiencies.

**Requirements:**
- SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC) Certification & Enablements.
- 6+ years of experience coaching Agile teams.
- Minimum 5 years in engineering, IT, or related fields.
- Experience leading Agile portfolios and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile in complex environments.
- Familiarity with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, AgilityHealth, SAFe Enterprise).
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to travel quarterly for PI Planning events along the Northeast corridor.