Agile Coach

TEKsystems, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Agile Coach

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead the transformation of our Reporting and BI and Chatbot teams towards a more agile approach. The Agile Coach will be responsible for proposing the optimum structure of the team, implementing agile methodologies, and guiding the first few delivery iterations to ensure a smooth transition and successful adoption of agile practices. This is a limited engagement of 3-6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of the teams to adopt appropriate agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Assess the current team structure and recommend changes to optimise for agile delivery.
• Provide training and mentoring to team members on agile principles, practices, and tools.
• Run the first few delivery iterations, including planning, execution, and retrospectives, to ensure the team is effectively implementing agile practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, feedback, and learning.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding of agile processes and benefits.
• Establish and track key performance metrics to measure the success of agile implementation and identify areas for improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an Agile Coach or similar role, with a strong track record of successfully implementing agile methodologies.
• Deep understanding of agile principles, practices, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean).
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues that may hinder agile adoption and delivery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)) are preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will be part of a large multinational organisation with the chance of project extension. This role offers the opportunity to work on a detailed and reusable project.

Work Environment

You will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, implementing agile practices. The team is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a culture of feedback and learning.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Need to be onsite.

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Rate/Salary

550.00 - 575.00 GBP Daily