Agile Coach

V Group Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Agile Coach for a pivotal role in driving Agile product transformation. This position requires hands-on coaching, mentoring, and guiding teams through Agile adoption. The selected candidate will collaborate with leadership to create tailored roadmaps while promoting best practices across teams. Applicants should have extensive Agile experience and relevant certifications, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
• Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CoE leadership to create an Agile transformation roadmap.
• Mentor teams to discover new ways of working.
• Support coaching of Agile product transformation initiatives.

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

CI/CD pipelines

Conflict-resolution skills

Communication

Education

Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF)

Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jira Align

Job description

Job Title: Agile Coach

Duration: 06 Months

Location: 2 Broadway, NY 10004 (Hybrid)

Position Type: Contract

Work Hours: 37.50 hours per week

Interview Type: Webcam or In-Person

Note: Due to the nature of the work that an Agile Coach would perform, the consultant will need to be onsite for any number of days a week--that will remain undefined. However, they may work remote, when possible, with agreement from the manager.

Summary

We are looking to hire SIX (6) experienced and dynamic Enterprise Agile Coaches to join our Agile Center of Excellence (CoE). As we lead the MTA-IT organization through its Agile Product Transformation, these critical consulting roles will require a blend of technical expertise, coaching and change management skills, and deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices. The role involves hands‑on coaching, mentoring, and guiding product teams, product leaders, and stakeholders in their Agile adoption journey. This role will be expected to coach with a strong emphasis on adopting Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals. Reporting to the Deputy CTO and/or the Director of the Center of Excellence, this role is pivotal in driving Agile practices while ensuring alignment with the broader transformation strategy at MTA IT.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation roadmap.
• Be a mentor, influencer, and change advocate, helping the teams discover new ways of working and collaborating at the enterprise level.
• Support and provide coaching to large‑scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, executing outcome‑based plans to drive Agile adoption, cross‑team collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to foster Agile maturity.
• Partner with product teams to adopt Agile and product‑focused practices, enhancing delivery and business value.
• Act as a trusted advisor to teams and mid‑level leadership, reinforcing Agile principles and practices.
• Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands‑on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices.
• Tailor training materials for different types of teams, like Infosec, Operations, user‑facing applications, etc.
• Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.
• Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics‑driven decision‑making.
• Analyze team performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend and implement actionable strategies.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching support.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration among teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey.
• Implement Agile practices, metrics, and workflows across teams.
• Leverage Jira, Confluence, Jira Align, and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining, and optimized reporting.
• Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
• Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
• Certifications: Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent credentials.
• Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
• Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict‑resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product‑centric practices.
• Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
• Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams.
• Expertise in metrics‑driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements.
• Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles.
• Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product‑centric ways of working.
• Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.