Agile Coach

Compunnel, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to support large-scale Agile transformations within a cybersecurity portfolio. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Agile frameworks, with a strong focus on Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. The Agile Coach will mentor and coach teams while collaborating with leadership to enhance Lean-Agile delivery and facilitate Agile ceremonies. This is a critical role for driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as an Agile Coach in a technology-driven environment.
• At least 10 years of experience with Agile frameworks in high-demand environments.
• Proven success in coaching teams and leaders in Lean-Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams and leaders on Lean-Agile principles and practices.
• Lead large-scale Agile transformations.
• Mentor teams and leaders on Agile strategy.

Skills

Lean-Agile coaching

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSP, ICP-ACC, SAFe Practice Consultant)

Tools

Jira Align

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to guide teams and leadership in adopting Lean-Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM).

This role will support large-scale Agile transformations within a cybersecurity portfolio, driving continuous improvement and value delivery in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach teams and leaders on Lean-Agile principles and practices to enable self-sufficiency.
• Lead large-scale Agile transformations and complex delivery initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders and senior leadership to transition from traditional frameworks to Lean-Agile.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers to prepare and launch new Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Mentor teams and leaders on Agile strategy and benefits of Lean-Agile delivery.
• Facilitate сопровожно Agile ceremonies and ensure effective communication across all levels.
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• Advance Lean Portfolio Management practices and SAFe adoption within the organization.
• Provide real-time coaching during high-profile initiatives and share best practices.
• Develop tools andetty training materials to support Agile adoption.
• Influence transformation strategy and make decisions on complex issues related to Agile implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years as an Agile Coach in a technology-driven environment.
• At least 10 years of experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) in high-demand environments.
• Proven success in coaching teams and leaders in Lean-Agile practices.
• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSP, ICP-ACC, SAFe Practice Consultant).
• Deep knowledge of SAFe, Lean Portfolio Management, and Agile principles.
• Strong facilitation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
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• Experience with Agile lifecycle management tools (Jira Align, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working with cybersecurity teams.
• Experience coaching both development and non-development teams.