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IZAR Associates, Inc. · 1 day ago

Agile Coach

NYC Metro Area

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

IZAR Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to support a large, complex public-sector IT organization undergoing an enterprise-wide Agile product transformation. This role focuses on coaching teams, leaders, and stakeholders toward sustainable Agile maturity and involves hands-on coaching and advisory responsibilities.

Information TechnologySoftware

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

Agile coaching experienceAgile frameworks expertiseCI/CD pipelinesCertified Agile CoachChange ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentAdvanced Communication SkillsProject ManagementTechnical ProficiencySystems thinkingStakeholder Engagement

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

Certifications: 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

Change Management (4–6 years)

Advanced Communication Skills (4–6 years)

Business Case Development (4–6 years)

Project Management – advisory and coaching context (4–6 years)

Project Planning – coaching and alignment context (4–6 years)