Agile Transformation Coach

Largeton Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Washington D.C. is seeking an Agile Transformation Coach to lead Agile transformations. The role involves coaching teams on SAFe practices and collaborating with leadership for performance tracking. Ideal candidates have SPC certification and a robust background in Agile methodologies. This position is onsite and requires strong communication and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience coaching Agile teams.
• 5+ years in engineering, IT, or related fields.
• Experience guiding Agile portfolios and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile.
• Quarterly travel along the Northeast corridor for PI Planning events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and certify SAFe 6 courses across various roles.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement OKR frameworks.
• Drive Agile transformation within the SAP ecosystem.
• Advise on Agile operating models and governance structures.
• Conduct AgilityHealth maturity assessments and workshops.
• Provide coaching to leaders, teams, and functions on SAFe practices.
• Facilitate Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) and Agile Release Train (ART) events.
• Support Agile tool adoption (Jira Align, Confluence).
• Develop Lean-Agile training materials and onboard new team members.
• Champion Communities of Practice for cross-functional learning.
• Identify and resolve impediments to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

Coaching Agile teams

Strategic thinking

Strong communication skills

Facilitation

Proficiency in Agile tools

Education

SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

AgilityHealth

Jira Align

Job description

Role

Role: Agile Transformation Coach

Location: Onsite Washington, DC

Duration: 6 months

MOI: Video

Key Must-Haves

• Overall IT Experience: 12–15 years
• SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification

Job Description

As an Agile Transformation Coach for a client in Washington, D.C., you will lead and drive large-scale Agile transformations within a complex SAP ecosystem, leveraging the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology. Your role will involve coaching, training, and advising teams and leadership on Agile practices, fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement culture, and working closely with stakeholders to enhance Agile adoption and measure its effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and certify SAFe 6 courses across various roles (SA, SP, RTE, SSM, SASM, etc.) and facilitate SAFe Collaborate.
• Collaborate with leadership to implement OKR frameworks for progress and performance tracking.
• Drive Agile transformation within the SAP ecosystem (S/4 Hana), emphasizing Lean-Agile practices and SAFe methodology.
• Advise on Agile operating models and governance structures.
• Conduct AgilityHealth maturity assessments, recommend growth strategies, and facilitate related workshops.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to leaders, teams, and functions on SAFe practices.
• Serve as a role model in Agile values and principles, exemplifying success patterns.
• Facilitate key LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) and ART (Agile Release Train) events.
• Support Agile tool implementation and adoption, including SAFe for Enterprise, AgilityHealth, and Atlassian tools (Jira Align, Confluence).
• Develop Lean-Agile training materials and onboard new team members.
• Champion Communities of Practice to encourage Agile cross-functional learning.
• Identify and resolve organizational impediments to improve team productivity and quality.
• Develop and monitor Agile adoption metrics to track and accelerate transformation.
• Cultivate an environment that supports autonomy, transparency, continuous learning, and innovation.
• Foster lean thinking to improve flow, reduce cycle times, and minimize inefficiencies.

Qualifications

• SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience coaching Agile teams.
• 5+ years in engineering, IT, or related fields.
• Experience guiding Agile portfolios, budgeting, and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile in regulated environments.
• Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, AgilityHealth).
• Strategic thinker with strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Quarterly travel along the Northeast corridor for PI Planning events.