[LTA-ITCD] SENIOR MANAGER, IT SYSTEMS / AGILE COACH

Land Transport Authority, Samoa; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, IT Systems / Agile Coach to lead Agile transformations across teams. This role involves coaching and mentoring teams, facilitating Agile practices, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align Agile methodologies with business objectives and drive organizational change. If you're passionate about fostering agility and have a strong background in Agile methodologies, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Agile Coach or similar role.
• Proven track record of guiding teams through Agile transformations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile transformation processes across teams and departments.
• Provide coaching to Agile teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters.

Skills

Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean)

Coaching and mentoring

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Knowledge in Computer Science or Business

Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., ICP-ACC, CSM, PSM)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Land Transport Authority

[LTA-ITCD] SENIOR MANAGER, IT SYSTEMS / AGILE COACH

Land Transport Authority

Fixed Terms

Closing on 21 May 2025

What the role is

SENIOR MANAGER, IT SYSTEMS / AGILE COACH

What you will be working on

You will be instrumental in guiding our teams and organization through Agile practices and principles for ICT projects. Your role will involve coaching, mentoring, and facilitating Agile transformations, ensuring that teams are equipped to deliver high-quality results efficiently and effectively.

You Will Be Involved In

• Agile Transformation: Lead and support the Agile transformation process across teams and departments, tailoring approaches to meet organizational needs and goals.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide hands-on coaching to Agile teams, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters, helping them to adopt and refine Agile practices and principles.
• Facilitate Agile Practices: Oversee and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring alignment with Agile best practices.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement by guiding teams in identifying areas for enhancement and implementing iterative improvements.
• Develop and Deliver Training: Plan, create, and deliver Agile training sessions and workshops tailored to various levels of the organization, from team members to executives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align Agile practices with business objectives and drive organizational change.
• Conflict Resolution: Facilitate resolution of conflicts within teams and between teams, promoting a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Optimize and enhance the LTA Agile playbook to establish it as the definitive guiding principle and benchmark for all future ICT projects.

What we are looking for

• Knowledge in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM)) are preferred.
• At least 3 years of working experience as an Agile Coach or in a similar role, with a proven track record of successfully guiding teams through Agile transformations.
• Skills:
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) and frameworks.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) and metrics.
• Ability to influence and drive change at various levels of the organization.
• Attributes:
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Passionate about fostering a culture of agility and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About Land Transport Authority

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Transport that spearheads land transport developments in Singapore. We are seeking dynamic, energetic, highly motivated, passionate, and qualified professionals to join us. Many opportunities & challenges await those who are keen on an exciting career to realize our commitment to envision & implement an integrated transport system.