Exp – 12+ yrs
Location - Remote
Skills – SAFe Agile Coach enterprise level experience, SAFe Certified 2022 or above
A SAFe Agile Coach is responsible for driving Agile transformation at scale, enabling teams, programs, and leadership to adopt the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) effectively. This role operates at team, program (ART), and enterprise levels, focusing on coaching, governance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. SAFe Implementation & Transformation
- Lead the adoption and rollout of SAFe across teams and programs.
- Define and implement:
- Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Value streams
- SAFe governance structures
Develop and execute the Agile transformation roadmap
2. Coaching & Mentoring
- Coach:
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Release Train Engineers (RTEs)
- Leadership teams
- Promote Agile mindset and principles across the organization.
Support teams in transitioning from traditional delivery to Agile/SAFe
3. Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Facilitate and guide PI Planning events.
- Ensure alignment of:
- Business objectives
- Team commitments
- Cross-team dependencies
Support backlog readiness and prioritization
Agile Delivery Excellence
- Improve team performance by:
- Removing impediments
- Enhancing collaboration
- Driving continuous improvement
- Introduce best practices in:
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Lean Agile delivery
5. Governance & Metrics
- Establish Agile governance frameworks.
- Track and report key metrics such as:
- Velocity
- Predictability
- PI objectives achievement
Ensure visibility of program progress to stakeholders
6. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Work closely with senior leadership to:
- Align Agile initiatives with business goals
- Drive cultural change
Conduct executive briefings and Agile maturity assessments
7. DevOps & Continuous Improvement
- Promote DevOps practices and CI/CD adoption.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10–15+ years of experience in Agile delivery and transformation.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).
Certifications (Preferred)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certifications
Key Skills
- SAFe Implementation & Coaching
- Agile Transformation
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Facilitation & Leadership Coaching
- Change Management
- Metrics & Delivery Governance
Typical Deliverables
- SAFe transformation roadmap
- PI planning facilitation artifacts
- Agile maturity assessment reports
- Program dashboards and metrics
Coaching plans for teams and leadership
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Job Description
Download ResumeExp – 12+ yrs
Location - Remote
Skills – SAFe Agile Coach enterprise level experience, SAFe Certified 2022 or above
A SAFe Agile Coach is responsible for driving Agile transformation at scale, enabling teams, programs, and leadership to adopt the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) effectively. This role operates at team, program (ART), and enterprise levels, focusing on coaching, governance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. SAFe Implementation & Transformation
- Lead the adoption and rollout of SAFe across teams and programs.
- Define and implement:
- Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
- Value streams
- SAFe governance structures
Develop and execute the Agile transformation roadmap
2. Coaching & Mentoring
- Coach:
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Release Train Engineers (RTEs)
- Leadership teams
- Promote Agile mindset and principles across the organization.
Support teams in transitioning from traditional delivery to Agile/SAFe
3. Program Increment (PI) Planning
- Facilitate and guide PI Planning events.
- Ensure alignment of:
- Business objectives
- Team commitments
- Cross-team dependencies
Support backlog readiness and prioritization
Agile Delivery Excellence
- Improve team performance by:
- Removing impediments
- Enhancing collaboration
- Driving continuous improvement
- Introduce best practices in:
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Lean Agile delivery
5. Governance & Metrics
- Establish Agile governance frameworks.
- Track and report key metrics such as:
- Velocity
- Predictability
- PI objectives achievement
Ensure visibility of program progress to stakeholders
6. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Work closely with senior leadership to:
- Align Agile initiatives with business goals
- Drive cultural change
Conduct executive briefings and Agile maturity assessments
7. DevOps & Continuous Improvement
- Promote DevOps practices and CI/CD adoption.
- Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10–15+ years of experience in Agile delivery and transformation.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise Agile frameworks (SAFe preferred).
Certifications (Preferred)
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- PMI-ACP or equivalent Agile certifications
Key Skills
- SAFe Implementation & Coaching
- Agile Transformation
- Program & Portfolio Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Facilitation & Leadership Coaching
- Change Management
- Metrics & Delivery Governance
Typical Deliverables
- SAFe transformation roadmap
- PI planning facilitation artifacts
- Agile maturity assessment reports
- Program dashboards and metrics
Coaching plans for teams and leadership