Agile Coach (SAFe & Lean Portfolio Management)

United Software Group Inc. - Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cybersecurity firm is seeking an Agile Coach to lead enterprise-scale Agile transformations and coach various teams on Lean-Agile principles. This role requires over 5 years of Agile coaching experience and a strong background in frameworks like Scrum and SAFe. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely, engaging with high-profile initiatives within a dynamic organization. Candidates with advanced expertise in SAFe and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach.
• 10+ years of experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, hybrid models).
• Proven success in coaching leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices.
• Advanced expertise in SAFe and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).
• Strong executive-level communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams, leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business partners on Lean-Agile principles.
• Lead enterprise-scale Agile transformations and guide teams transitioning from Waterfall to Lean-Agile frameworks.
• Partner with Release Train Engineers to launch and support new Agile Release Trains.
• Facilitate PI Planning, backlog prioritization, metrics, and Agile ceremonies.
• Create Agile training materials and deliver workshops to enhance Agile practices.

Skills

Agile coaching

Lean-Agile practices

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Executive-level communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity

Why consider this job opportunity

• Long-term contract position with potential for stability
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a leading organization
• Work remotely with flexibility, preferably in EST or CST time zones
• Influence and drive large-scale Agile transformations within a cybersecurity portfolio
• Engage with high-profile initiatives and a variety of teams across the organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Coach teams, leaders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business partners on Lean-Agile principles
• Lead enterprise-scale Agile transformations and guide teams transitioning from Waterfall to Lean-Agile frameworks
• Partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to launch and support new Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
• Facilitate PI Planning, backlog prioritization, metrics, and Agile ceremonies
• Create Agile training materials and deliver workshops to enhance Agile practices

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach
• 10+ years of experience working with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, hybrid models)
• Proven success in coaching leaders and teams in Lean-Agile practices
• Advanced expertise in SAFe and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)
• Strong executive-level communication and facilitation skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with cybersecurity teams
• Experience coaching non-development Agile teams

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