What are the responsibilities and job description for the AGILE COACH position at Izar Associates, Inc.?
Key Responsibilities
Support and provide coaching to large-scale Agile Product transformation initiatives, aligning with the organization’s strategic objectives and delivering measurable outcomes.
Collaborate with CoE leadership to create and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap.
Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and other stakeholders on Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to foster Agile maturity.
Partner with product teams to adopt Agile and product-focused practices, enhancing delivery and business value.
Design and deliver interactive workshops, training sessions, and hands-on labs to upskill teams and leaders on Agile principles, tools, and practices.
Educate teams on technical best practices, including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.
Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by embedding effective retrospectives and metrics-driven decision-making.
Analyze team performance data to identify areas for improvement and recommend & implement actionable strategies.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching support.
Facilitate alignment and collaboration among teams and stakeholders to ensure a smooth Agile transformation journey.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering .
Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
Proven experience coaching for Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
Agile Expertise:
Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications.
Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.
Knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric practices.
Understanding of organizational behavior and change management principles.
Proven track record of fostering continuous learning and improvement within teams
