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Certified Agile Coach (Multiple Positions)

### Location: New York, NY

### Overview:

Are you an experienced and dynamic Agile Coach looking to make a significant impact? Our client, a leading organization in the New York City area, is seeking multiple skilled Agile Coaches to join their team. These critical consulting roles will be instrumental in guiding their ongoing Agile product transformation. You will leverage your technical expertise and exceptional coaching abilities, coupled with a deep understanding of Agile principles, to mentor and guide product teams, product leaders, and stakeholders towards enhanced Agile maturity. This role requires a hands-on coaching approach with a strong focus on adopting Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Reporting to leadership within the relevant department, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Agile practices and contributing to a broader transformation strategy.

### Responsibilities:

• Support and provide coaching to large-scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap.
• 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.
• Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices.
• Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps , XP engineering practices ( TDD , CI/CD , pairing), and Lean principles .
• 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 & implement actionable strategies.
• 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.
• Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across teams.
• Leverage tools such as Jira , Confluence , Align , and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining, and optimize reporting.
• Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.
• Focus on coaching teams and fostering collaboration, contributing to a transformative cultural shift within the organization.
• Guide teams in adopting Agile practices and driving improved outcomes.
• Emphasize coaching and collaboration without direct managerial responsibilities, aligning with the broader organizational strategy for Agile maturity.

### Required Qualifications (Mandatory):

• 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 .
• 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 .
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams .
• Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications .
• Must submit certifications: Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials .
• For one specific set of openings, a minimum of 10+ years’ experience is required .

### Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.
• Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Passion for mentoring teams on technical excellence, such as test-driven development (TDD) and paired programming .
• Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.

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