Agile Coach

TechDigital Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Agile Coach based in Hartford, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of hands-on agile experience and at least 3 years in an agile coaching role. Responsibilities include guiding teams through agile frameworks and practices, fostering a strong coaching mindset, and promoting adaptive change within organizations. Familiarity with tools like AzureDevOps and experience in regulated industries are preferred, offering the opportunity to make a substantial impact on team performance and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on agile experience in professional environments.
• 3+ years in an agile coaching role supporting multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Coaching mindset

Adaptability

Systems thinking

Communication versatility

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

AzureDevOps

Job description

Experience & Knowledge

• 7+ years of hands-on agile experience in professional environments a MUST
• 3+ years in an agile coaching role supporting multiple teams a MUST
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks
• Demonstrated experience working in traditional or hybrid project management environments
• Practical knowledge of traditional project management approaches and how to integrate them with agile practices
• Experience coaching teams through incremental improvement

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional facilitation skills for workshops, retrospectives, and difficult conversations
• Strong coaching mindset - asking questions rather than providing all answers
• Adaptability - able to adjust approach based on team maturity, organizational context, and specific needs
• Systems thinking - understanding how organizational structures, incentives, and culture affect behavior
• Communication versatility - comfortable with technical teams, executives, and everyone in between
• Cultural sensitivity - ability to work effectively in a global organization with diverse perspectives

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic and outcome-focused rather than dogmatic about specific frameworks
• Patient with gradual change and comfortable with incremental progress
• Curious - seeks to understand context before prescribing solutions
• Collaborative - builds consensus and helps others succeed
• Self-aware - recognizes your own biases and continuously learns

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries (insurance, financial services, healthcare)
• Familiarity with scaled agile approaches
• Experience with both co-located and distributed teams
• Relevant certifications (CSM, PSM, ICP-Client, etc.) are valued but not required
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and technical practices that support agility
• Familiarity with AzureDevOps (ADO) and/or other agile lifecycle management tools