SOFT Inc. · 10 hours ago
Agile Coach
New York, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSOFT Inc. is seeking an Enterprise Agile Coach for a long-term contract assignment in NYC. The role involves hands-on coaching and mentoring product teams and stakeholders to enhance Agile maturity and align with organizational goals.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Shavane P.
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
Act as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing Agile principles and practices
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
Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across teams
Leverage Jira, Confluence, Align and other Atlassian tools to enhance Agile process optimization, workflow streamlining and optimize reporting
Standardize and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
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), or equivalent credentials
Comprehensive expertise in Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS
Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex organizational structures
Deep understanding of technical practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams
Comprehensive understanding of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS) and their practical applications
Preferred
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
Expertise in metrics-driven coaching, leveraging Agile metrics to inform decisions and drive improvements
Experience with organizational behavior and change management principles
Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working
Passion for mentoring teams on technical excellence, such as test-driven development (TDD) and paired programming
Strong emphasis on continuous learning and professional development
Company
SOFT Inc.
SOFT is a consulting and staffing firm, supporting major clients since 1981.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase