Lead Agile Coach

Lead Agile Coach

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Agile Coaching Agile Methodology Change Management Contract Management Data Migration Device Tracking Software External Auditing JIRA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management Milestones (Project Management) Prioritisation Scaled Agile Framework Scrum (Software Development) Software as a Service (SaaS) Sprint Planning Stakeholder Engagement Stakeholder Management Strategic Alignment Transparency (Human-Computer Interaction)

Summary: The Lead Agile Coach is responsible for overseeing the Agile delivery framework within the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring compliance and audit readiness. This role involves managing program deliverables, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and aligning program delivery with strategic business outcomes. The coach will also provide training and support to teams, promote Agile best practices, and ensure stakeholder engagement throughout the contracting transformation initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and manage the overall delivery roadmap for the Next Generation Contracting (NGC) program.
  • Oversee program-level deliverables and milestones.
  • Facilitate Agile at Scale ceremonies including Program Increment (PI) Planning and Scrum of Scrums (SoS).
  • Lead quarterly release planning and iterative delivery cycles using Jira and Apptio TargetProcess.
  • Ensure completion of team-level Scrum ceremonies.
  • Guide backlog refinement and requirement prioritization with Product Owners and stakeholders.
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate cross-team dependencies and risks.
  • Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and OKRs.
  • Act as a bridge between delivery teams and business stakeholders.
  • Coordinate with Organizational Change Management (OCM) and communications teams.
  • Deliver agile coaching and training for delivery teams and business partners.
  • Host product office hours and provide hands-on support during deployment phases.
  • Collaborate with the SaaS vendor and technical leads for data migration and testing activities.
  • Champion agile best practices and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support vendor management activities including resource onboarding and performance reviews.

Key Skills:

  • SAFe Certified professional.
  • Expertise in Apptio TargetProcess and Jira.
  • Knowledge of GxP-regulated projects in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Skilled in developing and managing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).
  • Experience in Agile delivery frameworks.
  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
  • Ability to manage cross-team dependencies and risks.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Experience in vendor management and performance tracking.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Skills required: Agile, Lead, Certification , GXP, compliance and Audit , Jira and Pharma industry
Required Qualifications
SAFe Certified professional with deep expertise in Apptio TargetProcess, Jira, and scaled agile delivery frameworks .
Demonstrated knowledge of GxP-regulated projects in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring compliance and audit readiness during Agile delivery.
Skilled in the development and management of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to align program delivery with strategic business outcomes.
Create and manage the overall delivery roadmap for the Next Generation Contracting (NGC) program, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
Oversee program-level deliverables and milestones, ensuring measurable progress and alignment with key strategic priorities.
Facilitate Agile at Scale ceremonies including Program Increment (PI) Planning, ART Syncs, Scrum of Scrums (SoS), and System Demos, enabling cross-team alignment and transparency.
Lead quarterly release planning and iterative delivery cycles using Jira and Apptio TargetProcess, ensuring visibility and collaboration.
Ensure completion of team-level Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, and Retrospectives, fostering continuous improvement and team engagement.
Guide backlog refinement and requirement prioritization with Product Owners, SMEs, and business stakeholders to ensure value delivery.
Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate cross-team dependencies, risks, and delivery impediments, maintaining forward momentum and stakeholder trust.
Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and OKRs at the team and program level to support data-informed decision-making.
Act as a bridge between delivery teams and business stakeholders, ensuring strong engagement, expectation management, and delivery alignment.
Coordinate with Organizational Change Management (OCM) and communications teams to facilitate stakeholder readiness, training, and agile adoption.
Deliver agile coaching and training for delivery teams, SMEs, and business partners to build agile capability and increase maturity.
Host product office hours and provide hands-on support to end users during deployment phases to ensure successful adoption.
Collaborate with the SaaS vendor, ICC team, and technical leads to drive effective data migration, interface development, and testing activities.
Champion agile best practices and continuous improvement efforts across teams, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.
Ensure strategic alignment of the contracting transformation initiative with broader enterprise goals, contributing to a nimble, intelligent, and automated contract management capability.
Support vendor management activities including resource onboarding/offboarding, knowledge transfer, performance reviews, and utilization tracking to ensure quality and accountability
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