Agile Coach supporting large scale Agile transformation initiatives with hands-on coaching and training. Guiding teams towards higher levels of Agile maturity at Next Generation, Inc.
Responsibilities
Provide coaching to large-scale Agile transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and measurable business outcomes.
Collaborate with Agile Center of Excellence leadership to develop and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap.
Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Partner with product teams to implement Agile and product-centric practices to enhance delivery and business value.
Serve as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing core Agile principles and practices.
Design and deliver interactive workshops, training programs, and hands-on labs on Agile principles, tools, and methodologies.
Provide education on technical best practices including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating effective retrospectives and promoting data-driven decision-making.
Analyze team performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actionable strategies.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching.
Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across the organization.
Utilize Jira, Confluence, Align, and other Atlassian tools to improve Agile process efficiency, workflow optimization, and reporting.
Develop and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of software development experience.
At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
Proven experience coaching Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
Certified Agile Coach (ICP‑ACC, ICP‑ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent.
Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
Strong systems thinking capabilities and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and team motivation skills.
Strong understanding of Agile methods and their practical applications across diverse environments.
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life insurance
STD/LTD Disability
Paid holidays
Competitive full-time salary range based on experience, education, and location
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