McGraw Hill · 12 hours ago
Agile Coach
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
0+ years expMcGraw Hill is dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. They are seeking a motivated Agile Coach to support the coaching and facilitation of agile practices, helping delivery teams become high-performing and collaborative.
E-LearningEdTechEducationPublishing
Responsibilities
Assist in Agile Delivery Coaching: Support senior coaches and Scrum Masters in guiding delivery teams to adopt and improve agile practices such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean. Help teams understand and apply agile principles to enhance their performance and delivery outcomes
Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Assist with facilitating key agile ceremonies such as daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and sprint reviews, ensuring these events are productive, collaborative, and valuable
Support Continuous Improvement: Encourage and help teams reflect on their performance, identifying areas for improvement through regular retrospectives and feedback sessions
Foster Team Collaboration: Promote collaboration and open communication within delivery teams, ensuring that teams are working effectively together and that any issues are raised and addressed
Assist in Agile Metrics Tracking: Help monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for agile teams, such as velocity, lead time, and cycle time, to identify trends and areas for improvement
Coaching and Learning: Actively learn from senior coaches and mentors, observing best practices, shadowing experienced agile coaches, and gradually taking on more coaching responsibilities over time
Support Stakeholder Engagement: Assist with engaging product owners, team members, and stakeholders, helping to align priorities and expectations and ensure teams have the support they need to succeed
Promote Agile Culture: Assist in cultivating a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and innovation across delivery teams and within the wider organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
At least 6-12 months of experience working in agile teams or environments (can include an internship, junior roles, or project work)
Familiarity with agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean
Experience in software development or project management is a plus
Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt in dynamic environments
A passion for learning and growing within the agile coaching space
Ability to build rapport and trust with team members and stakeholders
Preferred
Agile certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent) or the willingness to pursue such certifications
Familiarity with agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or similar)
Benefits
A full range of medical and/or other benefits may be provided, depending on the position offered.
Company
McGraw Hill
We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Lloyd G. Waterhouse
CEO & President
Simon Allen
President & CEO
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