Agile Coach

TGW Group; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Group in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Agile Coach to drive Agile excellence across our Software Development function. You will coach, mentor and support development teams, helping them to improve their ways of working, increase delivery performance and maximise customer value.

Working with Development Managers, Product Owners and Architects, you will embed best practices, facilitate Scrum, remove obstacles and create an environment where teams can thrive and continuously evolve.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coaching software development teams in Agile environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban and Lean.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence teams and drive cultural change.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, CSP or Certified Agile Coach.
• Logistics industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring software development teams on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Lean.
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring Agile principles are applied consistently.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and helping teams implement positive change.
• Tracking Agile maturity, measuring adoption and creating roadmaps for continuous improvement.
• Supporting the Development Manager with Agile metrics, reporting and performance insights.
• Removing impediments and helping teams navigate challenges effectively.
• Working collaboratively with Product Owners, Architects and Managers to align delivery objectives across the department.
• Creating a positive and productive environment where team members feel empowered to contribute ideas and feedback.

Skills

Scrum Master

Senior Scrum Master

Agile Coach

Kanban

Lean

Coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Education

CSM

CSP

Certified Agile Coach

Job description

Agile Coach (M/F/D)*

At TGW, we are looking for an experienced Agile Coach to help drive Agile excellence across our Software Development function. This role will play a key part in coaching, mentoring and supporting our development teams, helping them to continuously improve their Agile ways of working, increase delivery performance and maximise customer value.

Working closely with Development Managers, Product Owners, Architects and technical teams, you will be responsible for embedding Agile best practices, facilitating Scrum processes, removing obstacles and creating an environment where teams can thrive.

What you'll be handling:

• Coaching and mentoring software development teams on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban and Lean.
• Facilitating Scrum ceremonies and ensuring Agile principles are applied consistently.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and helping teams implement positive change.
• Tracking Agile maturity, measuring adoption and creating roadmaps for continuous improvement.
• Supporting the Development Manager with Agile metrics, reporting and performance insights.
• Removing impediments and helping teams navigate challenges effectively.
• Working collaboratively with Product Owners, Architects and Managers to align delivery objectives across the department.
• Creating a positive and productive environment where team members feel empowered to contribute ideas and feedback.

What you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, Senior Scrum Master or Agile Coach working with technical software development teams
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban and Lean.
• Excellent coaching, mentoring and facilitation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence teams and drive cultural change.
• Agile certifications such as CSM, CSP or Certified Agile Coach.
• Logistics industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What you'll receive:

At TGW Northern Europe, we're committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Financial & Future Security; Generous pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution; Life assurance; Annual employee participation scheme
• Learning & Development; Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth; Access to professional development resources and continuous learning; Opportunities to progress within a growing international business.
• Health & Wellbeing; Medicash health cash plan covering dental, optical and a range of therapies

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