SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Agile Coach with a passion for driving Agile transformation in large-scale IT business solutions? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Agile Coach to lead and mentor project teams in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies, specifically in a SAFe Agile environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a strong track record in Agile coaching and transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
This is a 3 year fixed term contract.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an Agile transition plan, ensuring successful adoption across project teams.
- Facilitate the creation and improvement of Agile processes, ensuring alignment with best practices.
- Lead Agile transformation initiatives, instilling Agile values, methods, and principles across teams and leadership.
- Establish and develop the organization's Agile delivery team to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
- Coach and mentor leadership and teams on SAFe Agile methodologies, ensuring seamless integration within the business.
- Represent team interests, resolving challenges within the Agile transformation process.
- Configure and maintain Agile project management tools to streamline workflows.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to define and refine product backlogs.
- Create a culture of trust and safety, fostering an environment where teams can raise concerns and drive continuous improvement.
- Identify and address root causes of challenges, supporting teams in problem resolution and process enhancement.
- Ensure Agile practices are embedded consistently across the organization's delivery value chain.
- Support business stakeholders in successfully leading Agile transformation efforts.
- Liaise with the Strategy Management Office and IQ Business on Agile roadmap alignment.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant Degree or Higher Diploma in IT, Business, or related field.
- Certified Scrum Master (PSM or CSM) certification is essential.
- Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) certification is highly desirable.
- 8+ years of experience in IT and the financial industry.
- 4-5 years’ experience as an Agile Coach in a similar environment.
- Proven expertise in SAFe Agile methodologies.
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and Agile frameworks.
- Extensive knowledge of software development project management.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools and DevSecOps technologies.
- Strong ability to lead, coach, and mentor diverse teams.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
