Agile Coach

Position SummaryAs the IT Transformation Lead you will play a crucial role in driving the development and implementation of Lean and Agile transformation strategies, plans, and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and goals. This role will Identify and assess opportunities for process optimization, automation, and innovation to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, nurture and guide teams across IT fostering a Lean and Agile culture by modeling the core Lean and Agile values and principles.Job ResponsibilitiesIdentifies areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation; Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation toward a more Lean and Agile mindset promoting flexibility, adaptability and a focus on customer valueEvaluate current Lean and Agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement; make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile across ITCreate actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and Lean/Agile adoption; implement strategies, plans and roadmapsBuild tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the Lean and Agile context to improve maturity across ITEnsure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization's strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectivelyDocument best practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementationEducate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks(like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices; this includes conducting workshops, training sessions and ongoing coachingEvaluate current state, select the most appropriate Lean practices/Agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needsMentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles(e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for successWork with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in a Lean/Agile organization; this includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principlesEstablish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insightsDefine and document key performance indicators(KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insightsAssess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments; this could involve implementing frameworks like SAfe, LeSS, or Disciplined AgileFacilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organizationQualificationsMinimum:Bachelors Degree or equivalent experienceJob-related experience, 7 years