Agile Coach

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Agile Coach to mentor and guide teams, leaders, and stakeholders on Agile principles and frameworks. This position plays a crucial role in fostering organizational agility and driving cultural changes across various portfolios and programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coaching to teams and leadership on Agile frameworks such as Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, and best practices.
• Lead Agile transformation initiatives and conduct maturity assessments across different business units.
• Create and deliver Agile workshops, training sessions, and develop playbooks.
• Offer hands-on coaching to scrum masters, product owners, and delivery teams to enhance their Agile capabilities.
• Identify and eliminate obstacles that hinder Agile adoption and team performance.
• Champion continuous improvement through data-informed retrospectives and feedback mechanisms.
• Encourage a culture focused on experimentation, learning, and delivering value centered on customer needs.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure Agile adoption aligns with organizational strategic goals.

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 7 years of experience in Agile roles, including a minimum of 3 years specifically as an Agile Coach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile principles, Lean methodologies, and scaled Agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify models.
• Demonstrated capability in coaching teams across various levels of Agile maturity.
• Excellent facilitation, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Proven track record in leading Agile transformations within large organizations.
• Strong ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira, Confluence, and Miro.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), ICAgile, or equivalent.
• Experience working in regulated sectors such as Banking, Superannuation, or Health.
• Background in product management or leadership in delivery functions.
• Experience with DevOps practices and managing Agile at scale.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale Agile transformation initiatives.
• An inclusive and progressive organizational culture.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
• Competitive remuneration package and clear pathways for career advancement.