Agile Coach

Devoteam; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to guide the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the organization. This role involves coaching leadership, assessing Agile maturity, and facilitating key SAFe events. The ideal candidate should be SPC certified with proven experience in leading SAFe transformations and delivering training. Excellent facilitation and communication skills are critical. Join us to make a significant impact on our Agile journey.

Qualifications

• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) is mandatory.
• Proven experience leading SAFe transformation in large enterprises.
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide adoption of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Assess Agile maturity and facilitate major SAFe events.
• Coach executives and mentors on Lean-Agile mindsets.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Education

SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) certification

PSM II or III certification

CSP certification

ICP-ACC certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira Align

Job description

Company Description

Tech for People Unlocks the Future

At Devoteam, we believe that technology, combined with strong human values, can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People is shaping the future, creating a positive impact on individuals and the world around us. With over 25 years of passion for technology and a presence in 18+ countries across EMEA and beyond, we are committed to leveraging innovation, expertise, and human‑centric values to make a difference.

Devoteam Culture & Values

True innovation is born from a powerful culture, fused with meaningful values.

Culture

Fair and courageous Everyone is treated fairly – this fuels bravery. At Devoteam, we always make fair decisions. We listen and are willing to be challenged, taking courageous decisions as a result. We help our employees to progress at every step and congratulate those who deserve it.

Ambition and results Ambition is nurtured at every step – this drives results. We are ambitious entrepreneurs with a taste for performance, growth and celebrating success. Commitments are always kept as we seek to achieve profitable growth to create value and employment. We aim to bring as much value as possible to our clients, at every touchpoint.

Learning and innovating Curiosity and learning are at our core – this stimulates innovation. At Devoteam, we are curious. We learn and embrace innovation constantly to meet challenges and build partnerships of excellence.

Caring and sharing A caring attitude is infused into our culture – this encourages sharing. We believe in the power of teams, we promote support and collaboration. At Devoteam, we care about our teams and want to work in a positive, productive environment. We support the development of talent and careers.

Values: 1. Respect 2. Frankness 3. Passion

Knowing that success is the result of collaboration. Alone, we go faster, but together, we go further. To know more about us, please visit: www.devoteam.com

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to lead the enterprise‑wide adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role goes beyond team‑level coaching and requires a strategic change agent capable of coaching leadership on Lean‑Agile mindsets, driving cultural transformation, and enabling the shift from traditional Waterfall models to a value‑driven Agile organization. The Agile Coach will be responsible for assessing Agile maturity, facilitating major SAFe events, building internal Agile capabilities, and ensuring long‑term sustainability of Agile practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Agile Transformation Strategy & Roadmap

• Assessment: Conduct initial Agile maturity assessments to understand the current state of teams, tooling, and culture.
• Value Stream Mapping: Lead workshops to identify Operational and Development Value Streams to organize teams around value delivery.
• Implementation Plan: Design and execute a rollout roadmap for launching Agile Releaseains (ARTs) aligned with business strategic themes.

2. Execution & Facilitation (SAFe Events)

• PI Planning: Drive the preparation and facilitation of Program Increment (PI) Planning events, ensuring alignment on vision, roadmap, and dependencies.
• Cadence Governance: Establish and coach the organization on the necessary cadence of synchronization events (Scrum of Scrums, PO Sync, System Demos, Inspect & Adapt).
• Dependency Management: Implement mechanisms to visualize and manage cross‑team and cross‑ART dependencies.

3. Coaching & Capability Building

• Executive Coaching: Coach executives, managers, and leaders in the Lean‑Agile mindset, helping them shift from "managing work" to "enabling teams."
• Role Coaching: Provide direct mentorship to Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and Product Managers/Owners to master their specific SAFe responsibilities.
• Training: Deliver certification training (e.g., Leading SAFe, SAFe for Teams) and customized workshops to upskill the workforce.

4. Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Measurement: Define and implement key metrics (Flow Velocity, Flow Time, FlowLoad) to measure the success of the transformation.
• Relentless Improvement: Facilitate Inspect & Adapt (I&A) workshops to identify systemic impediments and drive continuous improvement across the train.

Qualifications

• Certification: Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) is mandatory. Additional certifications (PSM II/III, CSP, ICP‑ACC) are a plus.
• Proven experience leading a SAFe transformation in a large enterprise or government entity (launching at least 2‑3 Agile Release Trains).
• Demonstrated experience delivering SAFe training courses to diverse audiences (from developers to C‑level execs).
• Exceptional facilitation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle resistance to change with empathy and firmness.
• Proficiency in Agile Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira Align) to visualize flow.

Additional Information

Business Unit: Strategy and transformation

Level: Mid - Senior