Responsibilities include:

• Co-create Agile Transformation Roadmaps and backlogs to achieve agreed upon outcomes, and lead execution and steering of these Roadmaps.

• Lead the coaching of multiple Agile development teams and large-scale value streams across the organization with a focus on predictably delivering business value

• Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to successfully implement across high-impact value streams throughout the enterprise

• Coach and build Agile teams practicing Scrum, Kanban, DevOps and SAFe, and use the eight flow accelerators to identify opportunities to accelerate the flow of value

• Provide hands-on coaching to the Agile teams in all aspects including attending events and providing recommendations and feedback to the team throughout the life cycle

• Cultivate the Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching Lean-Agile values and principles as well as the technical skills that form part of the underlying principles and methods

• Advise on the use of Agile tools in support of the Agile process and practice (Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally etc.)

• Partner and collaborate with senior executives to effectively communicate and influence senior executives in decisions critical to adoption and implementation of Agile practices

• Ensure Agile metrics and dashboards are created, used, and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identify and implementing solutions to address the problems

• Keep abreast of industry trends for Agile and best practices for enhancing product planning and execution

• Identify and coach Agile evangelists across the organization who can function as informal mentors/peers and continue increasing the confidence across the organization

• Contribute to other Agile initiatives including training, developing, and delivering topic specific workshops, developing common Agile coaching guidance, and facilitation and participating in communities of practice (CoPs)

• Integrate Merative’s core values and strategic objectives with the Business Agility transformation initiative

• Leverage the three domains of measurement (outcomes, flow, and competency) to evaluate and steer progress towards Business Agility

Qualifications include:

• 7+ years working in an agile culture with deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Lean-Agile frameworks

• 5+ years working in an agile environment as an Agile Coach

• Mindset consistent with SAFe Lean-Agile Values: transparency, alignment, respect for people and relentless improvement

• Strong emotional competence and organizational awareness with ability to challenge organizational norms and influence decisions without formal authority

• Demonstrated experience coaching globally distributed Portfolios, Value Streams, Agile Release Trains, and Agile Teams through a multiyear Agile transformation

• Experience with large-scale enterprise Agile transformation with demonstrated experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or other scaling frameworks and deep understanding of Agile values and principles

• Demonstrated experience facilitating collaborative sessions, managing customer expectations, and ensuring work is aligned with the Enterprise goals and objectives.

• Understanding of the technical enablers of Agile delivery and how they operate within an Agile organization (e.g., CI/CD, DevSecOps)

• Expertise with Agile tool suites including Atlassian, Agility Health Radar, Rally, or similar Agile management tooling

• Experience with Agile testing and technical engineering techniques (TDD, BDD) and DevSecOps tools

• Agile Coach certifications

• Active leadership in the Agile community is preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience