Tribe Agile Coach

Allianz; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 277,000; Part time

Job summary

Allianz Technology in North Sydney seeks an experienced Tribe Agile Coach to lead Agile transformation across the organization. You will coach teams and leaders, operationalise the Agile Blueprint, and implement lean, DevOps-oriented practices to enhance speed, quality and learning. Hybrid work with North Sydney office attendance is expected.

Formal coaching certifications are required; SAFe is advantageous. Previous financial services exposure and enterprise-scale experience are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Agile coach with large-scale delivery experience.
• Proven ability to uplift teams and drive transformation.
• Experience coaching multiple teams across business units.
• Strong stakeholder influencing skills.
• Expert in multiple Agile frameworks.
• Enterprise-level Atlassian tooling (Jira/Confluence) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams and leaders to establish, maintain and refine Agile processes and practices.
• Lead transformation using the Agile Blueprint to improve customer and employee outcomes.
• Create and adapt Agile structures, roles and governance aligned to the blueprint.
• Foster a culture of autonomy, speed, safety and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and guidance on Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum Master

Jira/Confluence

DevOps mindset

Stakeholder influence

Education

Coaching certifications

SAFe certification (adv)

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Job description

TRIBE AGILE COACH – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – NORTH SYDNEY - 6 MONTH CONTRACT (DAY RATE)

With over 13,000 employees across 20+ countries, Allianz Technology is the go-to technology partner for Allianz Group companies across the world. We're all about crafting world-class, agile, and sustainable IT solutions that power a seamless digital journey for our customers. From massive IT infrastructure projects like data centres and networks to innovative application platforms in workplace services, data science, and customer interfaces, we're at the forefront of building the future. We're proud to be a global pioneer of change, as single centre of excellence, acting as Allianz's digital backbone worldwide. With our streamlined approach, we simplify Allianz's business operations wherever they are, by delivering full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to coach teams and leaders in effective Agile practices and advise as a subject matter expert, as needed, to drive and reinforce effective Agile transformation across the organization. The Role will be responsible for operationalising the Global Agile Blueprint; defining and establishing agile structures, roles, processes to create the conditions for better customer and employee outcomes. This role is pivotal in driving the shift towards a lean, responsive enterprise, fostering a culture of autonomy, and optimizing the IT value stream for speed and safety.

Lead the Agile transformation by leveraging the Agile Blueprint as a guide for the Allianz Technology’s Agile journey. Ensuring that all teams are following the blue print and any exceptions in processes, tools or roles are documented.

Set up, maintain and adapt agile structures that support the development of high-performing teams and the organization's strategic goals.

Lead the Agile journey from the perspective of mindset and culture – taking the organisation beyond roles, responsibilities, structures, and artefacts to Agile capabilities, behaviours and leadership.

Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and align Agile roles according to the Agile Blueprint, ensuring clarity of responsibilities and efficient team dynamics.

Coach teams and leaders to establish, maintain and refine Agile processes and tools that contribute to the success of delivery and the organisation, including the systematic elimination of waste and the optimization of workflows.

Establish the Governance Structures process, connected to the demand management of Allianz Australia, aligned to the Group’s Agile Framework.

Be an ambassador for Agile and the Agile Blueprint, within and outside the team, by providing advice to leaders, managers and delivery teams to support company, team and individual performance development.

Champion technical excellence and the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and techniques to drive innovation and efficiency.

Facilitate the organization-wide shift from ‘Project-to-Product’ and the implementation of a DevOps culture, rethinking organizational structures, IT governance, and ITSM practices to enhance speed, quality, safety and learning.

Provide organisation-wide training and ongoing guidance for the tailored application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, Kanban, and others, as appropriate for the context.

Support the Transformation team in adoption of our Agile Blueprint, set up and maintain agile structures for high-performing Tribes and Squads

Establish governance structures aligned with Allianz Australia’s demand management.

About you

Experience as a hands-on Agile Coach operating within large-scale Agile delivery environments and previous hands-on experience as a Scrum Master.

Proven ability to uplift teams, drive Agile transformation, and embed Agile ways of working across multiple teams and business units.

Demonstrated experience performing Agile Coach responsibilities, with recent hands-on coaching experience essential.

Strong background in Agile operating model implementation, Collaborative Chapter Ways of Working (WoW), and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience working within financial services environments is highly regarded; exposure to infrastructure-focused Agile delivery is beneficial.

Experience supporting consumer, commercial banking, insurance, or customer-facing application delivery teams.

Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities are essential, with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster high-performing Agile teams.

Expert in multiple Agile frameworks.

Expert in Atlassian suite tooling (Jira/Confluence); configuration and automation at an Enterprise level

Formal Coaching certifications are required, and SAFe certification is advantageous.

Ability to work in a hybrid environment and attend the North Sydney office as required.

Candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate hands-on Agile coaching experience, including examples of transformation outcomes and team uplift initiatives.

A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a fast -changing digital world.

About our culture

We care about everything that makes you, you. We believe in a workplace that celebrates inclusion and equal opportunity, where people of all genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations and abilities are not only welcomed but valued for the unique perspectives and talents they bring to work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive and reach their fullest potential.

Adjustments and support

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