Agile Coach – Enterprise Agile Transformation

emagine; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm in Lisbon is seeking an experienced Agile Coach (SAFe) to lead a large-scale agile transformation. This role involves designing and executing the SAFe implementation roadmap, coaching stakeholders, and aligning business objectives with agile practices. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in SAFe implementation, hold relevant certifications, and demonstrate expertise in Lean Portfolio Management. Hybrid working is an option with some international travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing SAFe at the enterprise level.
• Proven experience launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and facilitating PI Planning.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and governance models.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute SAFe implementation roadmap across the organization.
• Engage with business stakeholders to drive transformation.
• Coach stakeholders at all levels, including executives.

Skills

Implementation of SAFe

Coaching stakeholders

Facilitating workshops

Lean Portfolio Management

Education

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) certification

Advanced SPC (A-SPC) certification

Tools

Triskell (PPM tool)

Job description

Agile Coach (SAFe) – Enterprise Agile Transformation

Location: Lisbon - Portugal (Hybrid / International Travel Required)

Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 CET

Start Date: TBC

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Agile Coach (SAFe) to lead and support a large‑scale enterprise agile transformation across multiple business units and geographies. This role is critical in driving the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), ensuring strong alignment between business and IT, and enabling synchronized delivery, improved portfolio visibility, and a sustainable agile culture.

Main Responsibilities

SAFe Implementation & Transformation

• Design and execute the SAFe implementation roadmap across the organization.
• Lead the launch of Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Facilitate PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, and other key SAFe ceremonies.
• Support the adoption of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices.

Business Engagement & Alignment

• Engage with business stakeholders and leadership to drive transformation.
• Align business objectives with agile delivery frameworks.
• Break down silos between business and IT teams.

Coaching & Enablement

• Coach stakeholders at all levels (executives, management, delivery teams).
• Facilitate workshops and agile ceremonies.
• Build and sustain communities of practice.

Governance, Tools & Metrics

• Support the implementation and usage of Triskell (PPM tool) for portfolio visibility and capacity planning.
• Monitor and improve agile metrics such as predictability and flow efficiency.

Change Management & Leadership

• Act as a change agent, driving cultural transformation across entities.
• Address resistance and support the adoption of agile ways of working.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Promote the use of AI in agile delivery processes (artefacts, automation, insights).
• Integrate RSE / Green IT practices into delivery models.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on experience implementing SAFe at the enterprise level.
• Proven experience launching ARTs and facilitating PI Planning.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and governance models.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Advanced SPC (A‑SPC) certification.

Nice to Have

• RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification.
• POPM (Product Owner / Product Manager) certification.
• LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) certification.