Jobs Description
Required Experience: • At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams across various maturity levels in complex organizations. • At least one of the following relevant certifications (e.g., ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching, Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant, or equivalent) is required. • Proven track record assessing team capabilities, creating effective coaching strategies, and driving measurable improvements in team performance and Agile maturity. • Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational resistance and adapt coaching approaches to different team contexts. • Experience working within established organizational playbooks and frameworks while introducing industry best practices. Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred. • Experience with Jira for work management. The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: • Team Maturity Advancement: Assess team maturity and create tailored coaching plans, guide teams through progressive capability building, and establish sustainable Agile practices within teams. • Agile Practice Excellence: Coach teams on Scrum/Scrum ban/Kanban events, artifacts, and roles, ensure teams apply Agile principles effectively (not just mechanically), and embed continuous improvement mindset and practices. • Change Management & Resistance: Navigate team resistance to Agile adoption, build buy-in and engagement with new ways of working, and address mindset and cultural barriers to transformation.