The Senior Agile Coach is a leader responsible for guiding multiple cross-functional teams and the organization in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies and best practices at scale for AI-powered and digital fintech solutions. This role drives organizational change, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and empowers teams and leaders to deliver value effectively and efficiently
The difference you will make:
- Develop and execute strategies for Agile adoption and transformation across multiple teams or departments.
- Mentor and coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership on advanced Agile principles and practices.
- Design and facilitate large scale workshops, training programs, and learning sessions to drive agile understanding and adoption across the organization.
- Assess current organizational processes, identify systemic impediments to Agile flow and design solutions that balance agility with regulatory compliance requirements.
- Guide the organization in implementing Agile practices to optimize value streams and enhance collaboration across teams and establish sustainable delivery cadences.
- Facilitate organizational-level retrospectives and improvement initiatives.
- Influence stakeholders at all levels to embrace Agile values and principles and support the transformation journey.
- Foster a community of practice for Agile practitioners within the organization, sharing best practices and promoting knowledge sharing.
- Establish organizational-level agile metrics and maturity assessments to track transformation progress and demonstrate business impact.
- Create and maintain agile playbooks, templates, and standards that enable consistent practices while allowing team autonomy
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Certified Agile Coach (CAC), or equivalent advanced Agile certifications required
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience working in Agile environments, with at least 3+ years as an Agile Coach, leading and coaching multiple teams and driving organizational Agile adoption.
- Experience in the financial services industry is a significant plus
Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of various Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP) and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS).
- Strong familiarity with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps) including: Organizational-level configuration and governance. Cross-team workflow design and portfolio management. Metrics dashboards and transformation tracking.
- Expert knowledge in software development processes and Agile engineering practices. o Understanding of organizational change management frameworks and maturity models.
- Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements and how they impact agile delivery.
Soft Skills:
- Soft Skills: o Strong ownership and accountability for assigned work.
- Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
- Effective time management and task prioritization.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively and mentor junior team members.
- Ability to actively listen to customers and accurately understand their needs, expectations, and challenges.
- Adaptability and learning agility in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Receptiveness to feedback and continuous improvement mindset
