Agile Coach

Unison Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Singapore is seeking an Agile Coach to optimize portfolio processes and enhance value delivery. The candidate must have a SAFe Certification and minimum 12 years of experience, including 3 years in Agile Coaching. Responsibilities include implementing Lean Portfolio Management practices and coaching teams on Agile principles. This role is critical for driving Agile transformations within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of industry experience with at least 3 years in Agile Coaching.
• Proven experience in implementing Agile Portfolio Management and scaling Agile practices across portfolios.
• Background in coaching at both strategic and team levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Lean Portfolio Management practices.
• Guide teams and leaders in adopting and scaling Agile practices within the SAFe framework.
• Coach leadership and teams on Agile principles and mindset.

Skills

Agile Coaching

Lean Portfolio Management

SAFe Framework

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Facilitation

Agile Metrics

Education

SAFe Certification

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Agile Coach with expertise in implementing Agile Portfolio Management to help our organization optimize its portfolio processes, enhance value delivery, and align strategic goals with execution. The ideal candidate must hold a SAFe Certification (e.g., SAFe SPC or SAFe LPM), possess a strong understanding of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices, and demonstrate exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Portfolio Management Implementation:
  • Design and implement Lean Portfolio Management practices to enable alignment of strategic objectives with program execution.
  • Establish governance structures for managing portfolio flow, prioritization, and funding.
• SAFe Framework Enablement:
  • Guide teams and leaders in adopting and scaling Agile practices within the SAFe framework.
  • Train and coach leaders, teams, and stakeholders on SAFe LPM principles and practices.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of Agile portfolio artifacts (e.g., Portfolio Kanban, Lean Business Cases, Objectives).
• Agile Coaching and Facilitation:
  • Coach leadership and teams on Agile principles, mindset, and behaviors to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Lead workshops and training sessions to build portfolio management capabilities across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
  • Act as a change agent to drive alignment and transparency between portfolio stakeholders.
  • Provide regular updates and reporting on portfolio health, performance metrics, and decision-making outcomes.
  • Promote collaboration across teams and departments to ensure consistent delivery of portfolio outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies in portfolio management processes.
  • Leverage Agile metrics and feedback loops to measure and improve portfolio outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of industry experience with at least 3 years in Agile Coaching.
• SAFe Certification (e.g., SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), SAFe Lean Portfolio Management (LPM)).
• Familiarity with Jira workflows and configurations.
• Proven experience in implementing Agile Portfolio Management and scaling Agile practices across portfolios.
• Expertise in Agile frameworks such as SAFe, Scrum, Kanban.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in driving Agile transformations within Technology & Operations domains.
• Background in coaching at both strategic and team levels.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret Agile metrics and deliver actionable insights.