Agile Coach

Job description / Role

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Coaching & mentoring: Guide teams in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean practices.
• Facilitation: Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.
• Training: Conduct workshops and training sessions on Agile practices for teams and stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation, enhancing team dynamics and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, stakeholders, and leadership to align on goals and expectations.
• Assessment: Assess team maturity in Agile practices and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Agile Certified Coach) preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Agile coaching or in a Scrum Master role. Proven experience in transforming teams to Agile practices.
• Skills:
• Expertise in Agile frameworks and methodologies.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change at various organizational levels.
• Proficient in using Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).