Summary: The Agile Coach role is a 6 to 9 month fixed-term contract focused on guiding teams and the organization in adopting Agile practices to enhance performance. The position requires in-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks and a proven track record in coaching Agile teams. The role involves collaboration with leadership, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance at the Leicester office and travel to other UK sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to establish Agile processes that align with organizational goals and strategies
• Coach and mentor teams, leaders, and stakeholders on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks
• Facilitate and support Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
• Work with teams to remove impediments and ensure smooth progress toward objectives
• Support the transformation of the organization by promoting Agile values and principles at all levels
• Develop and deliver training materials and workshops to foster Agile understanding and best practices
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement Agile strategies that align with organizational goals
• Help the organization assess its current Agile maturity and provide guidance on the next steps for growth and full adoption
• Encourage collaboration, transparency, and accountability across teams and departments
• Track and report on key Agile metrics to monitor the success of Agile adoption and improvements
• Provide hands-on support to teams through coaching, facilitation, and feedback

Key Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
• Proven track record of coaching and mentoring Agile teams
• Exceptional facilitation and communication skills
• Strong leadership with the ability to influence and drive change
• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Miro)
• Relevant Agile certifications (CSM, CSP, SAFe, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to build trust and collaborate with teams at all levels of the organization
• Solid technical understanding of software development practices (for upper salary band)
• Previous experience in leading organizational change or Agile transformation (for upper salary band)

Salary (Rate): 100000

City: Narborough

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT