Senior Agile Coach + Release Train

C-Vision Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

C-Vision Inc. in Lisle, IL is seeking an Agile Coach, Senior + Release Train Engineer to lead agile transformation and scale agile practices across IT and business partners.

You will collaborate with the CDIO Staff and IT Operations to design, launch Agile Release Trains and drive Lean-Agile adoption in a fast-paced transportation-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience coaching teams in SAFe-scale transformations.
• Strong facilitation of PI planning and value stream mapping.
• Proven ability to mentor Scrum Masters and Product Owners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Design and advance agile practices at scale across IT and business partners.
• Coach teams on agile maturity and lean practices for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate PI planning, workshops, retrospectives and value stream mapping sessions.
• Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on servant leadership.

Skills

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

LeSS

XP

Agile metrics

Coaching workshops

Education

ICP-ACC

CSP

RTE Certification (preferred)

Job description

Title : - Agile Coach Senior + Release Train Engineer

Location : - Lisle, IL (Hybrid) - Locals only

Duration: - 12 Months of Contract (W2)

Certifications

• ICP-ACC (ICAgile Certified Agile Coach) (Required)
• Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) (Required)
• RTE Certification is Prefer

Position Overview

The Agile Coach, Senior will serve as a key member of the International IT Agile Center for Transformation team. They will collaborate closely with the CDIO Staff and the IT Operations team on designing and advancing agile practices at scale. An experienced agile practitioner, they will work with IT and business partners to design, train, and launch Agile Release Trains following the SAFe framework. As an experienced servant leader, they will coach teams on their agile maturity journey and drive adoption of lean and agile practices for continuous improvement. They are a change agent and lifelong learner passionate about digital transformation in a rapidly evolving transportation industry.

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, XP, and other Agile frameworks.
• Experience scaling Agile across teams, departments, or the enterprise.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery metrics (velocity, cycle time, lead time, etc.).

2. Coaching & Facilitation:

• Strong coaching skills to guide individuals, teams, and leadership in adopting Agile mindsets and behaviors.
• Expertise in facilitating workshops, retrospectives, PI planning, and value stream mapping sessions.
• Ability to act as a servant leader and remove systemic impediments.

3. Change Management & Transformation:

• Experience leading Agile transformations and working with resistance to change.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Organizational Change Management (OCM) models and practices.

4. Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Capable of influencing leadership and aligning diverse teams around Agile principles.

5. Technical & Tooling Knowledge

• Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Mural, etc.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and how Agile ties into technical practices.
• Ability to assess Agile maturity and tailor coaching accordingly.
• Mentoring Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile teams on best practices and servant leadership.