Agile Transformation Coach

Role Role : Agile Transformation Coach

Location : Onsite Washington, DC

Duration : 6 months

MOI : Video

Key Must-Haves Overall IT Experience : 12–15 years

SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification

Job Description As an Agile Transformation Coach for a client in Washington, D.C., you will lead and drive large-scale Agile transformations within a complex SAP ecosystem, leveraging the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology. Your role will involve coaching, training, and advising teams and leadership on Agile practices, fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement culture, and working closely with stakeholders to enhance Agile adoption and measure its effectiveness.

Responsibilities Deliver and certify SAFe 6 courses across various roles (SA, SP, RTE, SSM, SASM, etc.) and facilitate SAFe Collaborate.

Collaborate with leadership to implement OKR frameworks for progress and performance tracking.

Drive Agile transformation within the SAP ecosystem (S / 4 Hana), emphasizing Lean-Agile practices and SAFe methodology.

Advise on Agile operating models and governance structures.

Conduct AgilityHealth maturity assessments, recommend growth strategies, and facilitate related workshops.

Provide coaching and mentorship to leaders, teams, and functions on SAFe practices.

Serve as a role model in Agile values and principles, exemplifying success patterns.

Facilitate key LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) and ART (Agile Release Train) events.

Support Agile tool implementation and adoption, including SAFe for Enterprise, AgilityHealth, and Atlassian tools (Jira Align, Confluence).

Develop Lean-Agile training materials and onboard new team members.

Champion Communities of Practice to encourage Agile cross-functional learning.

Identify and resolve organizational impediments to improve team productivity and quality.

Develop and monitor Agile adoption metrics to track and accelerate transformation.

Cultivate an environment that supports autonomy, transparency, continuous learning, and innovation.

Foster lean thinking to improve flow, reduce cycle times, and minimize inefficiencies.

Qualifications SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification.

Minimum of 6 years' experience coaching Agile teams.

5+ years in engineering, IT, or related fields.

Experience guiding Agile portfolios, budgeting, and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile in regulated environments.

Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, AgilityHealth).

Strategic thinker with strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.

Quarterly travel along the Northeast corridor for PI Planning events.

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