Senior Specialist : Agile Coach

Liberty Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Group Limited is seeking an Agile Coach to enhance team performance through coaching and training in Agile methodologies. This role involves collaborating with teams to facilitate discussions and implement best practices in Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks across the organization. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in coaching and certifications in Agile practices, ensuring continuous improvement and team accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience coaching individuals on Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing coaching that enables teams to excel at agile development.
• Conduct training sessions on Agile fundamentals for new team members.
• Facilitate organizational transformation related to new ways of working.

Skills

Coaching

Agile methodologies

Facilitating discussions

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., SPC)

Job description

At Liberty, we employ more than 6,000 people across 7 businesses in 18 African countries.

Every day, our employees grow their knowledge by working with diverse groups of people who specialise in a wide range of skills across insurance, asset management, investment, and health products.

We continually seek to engage, develop, recognise, and reward the people who make our business great.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide ongoing coaching that enables teams to excel at agile development.
2. Facilitate discussions leading to collective decision-making, goal setting, and conflict resolution.
3. Continuously improve team performance by promoting joint accountability and solving productivity issues.
4. Coach Product Owners and Scrum Masters to focus on delivering incremental business value while maintaining an engineering culture.
5. Facilitate cross-team meetings, helping teams resolve dependencies and navigate complex trade-offs.
6. Engage in problem-solving sessions with team leads on developing long-term strategies aligned with Agile and company goals.
7. Conduct training sessions on Agile fundamentals for new team members and provide SAFe training for all roles.
8. Support business units outside traditional software development in adopting Agile principles and methods.
9. Facilitate organizational transformation related to new ways of working across the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working with Agile and Scaled Agile frameworks.
• 2-3 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
• Experience coaching individuals on Agile methodologies.
• Experience in key disciplines such as software development or business analysis.
• Relevant Agile certifications, including Safe Program Consultant (SPC).

Liberty Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the group's Transformation Strategy. We encourage applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities.

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