Join a large-scale Agile transformation supporting crews and squads across a complex banking environment. This role provides hands-on Agile coaching across approximately 5 to 12 squads, partnering with leaders, Product Owners, and delivery teams to improve Agile practices, team effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The position offers broad exposure across technical and business teams while working alongside Agile Coach Chapter Leads. This opportunity supports enterprise-wide Agile maturity initiatives within a regulated financial services organization.
Contract, Hybrid two days per week onsite, but candidates should be prepared to work onsite three to four days per week depending on the squads they support.
6 months
Must Haves
10+ years of relevant experience, including substantial hands-on Agile coaching experience.
Practical experience coaching, mentoring, teaching, and facilitating, rather than providing only theoretical or high-level guidance.
Experience applying multiple Agile frameworks and methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
Strong experience developing Agile capabilities, including Product Owner coaching, user-story development, ceremonies, team measurement, and continuous improvement.
Strong facilitation, relationship-building, communication, conflict-management, and problem-solving capabilities.
Nice to Have:
Experience facilitating Product Increment Planning or Big Room Planning.
Experience supporting design-thinking activities and discovery sprints.
Previous experience in banking, financial services, or another large regulated enterprise.
- Experience supporting business-oriented teams, including marketing or other non-technology functions.
Responsibilities
- Coach assigned crews and squads across Agile ways of working
- Partner with leaders, Product Owners, teams, and Agile Coach Chapter Leads
- Assess competing team needs to prioritize coaching support
- Train Product Owners and support user-story development
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities
- Support teams in establishing meaningful measures
- Apply Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile approaches based on team needs