Agile Coach

Overview

The Agile Coach will play a pivotal role in a large-scale digital transformation initiative within a major UK multi-site organization. This position involves collaborating with multiple squads to enhance delivery processes, coach teams and stakeholders, and implement Agile best practices, with a focus on evidence-based forecasting using flow metrics. The selected candidate should bring a strong background in Delivery Management or Scrum Master roles and a pragmatic, hands-on approach to Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Coach teams and stakeholders to improve delivery processes.
  • Embed Agile best practices across multiple squads.
  • Utilize flow metrics such as throughput and cycle time for evidence-based forecasting.
  • Manage backlogs and dependencies effectively.
  • Facilitate multi-team delivery initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively within a programme environment.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Delivery Manager or Scrum Master.
  • Extensive experience coaching multiple teams in a programme setting.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
  • Experience with flow metrics and forecasting techniques.
  • Ability to effectively manage backlogs and dependencies.
  • Desirable: Experience with AI-assisted delivery tools.