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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # E T Consultant - Agile Coach - **Company:** World Bank - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Statistical Process Control (SPC), User-Centered Design, Information Technology - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1677830b14d7d32 ## About the Role * Typically requires a Master's degree with 10 years of experience or a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Experience supporting IT operating model change, transformation enablement, and organizational change. * Experience using delivery and planning tools (e.g., Azure DevOps or Jira). * SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile coaching certification; SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) or similar product management certification; certifications in Scrum, Kanban, or enterprise Agile coaching (e.g., ICP-ACC, ICP-ENT, CSM/CSPO or equivalent); Design Thinking / Human-Centered Design; and Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (PCCP) or comparable change enablement certification. Skilled in: Agile tooling, SDLC, DevOps, Digital Transformation Coaching, Principles of Information Technology, 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders. 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact. 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results. ## Description A. Agile Ways of Working Enablement & Delivery Coaching * Coach teams and leaders across ITS in adopting and strengthening Agile ways of working, including Scrum, Kanban, and other fit-for-purpose frameworks, adapting practices to team context and maturity. * Facilitate working sessions, team workshops, and leadership discussions to help teams clarify goals, improve collaboration, and accelerate delivery outcomes. * Support teams in establishing effective backlog management, prioritization, and flow practices that improve transparency and predictability. * Identify delivery bottlenecks, coordination challenges, and workflow inefficiencies, and work with teams to implement practical improvements. * Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, helping teams reflect on outcomes and evolve their practices over time. B. Team Formation, Collaboration & Ownership Clarity * Support teams in defining clear roles, responsibilities, and ownership models to improve accountability and reduce friction in day-to-day delivery. * Help teams strengthen collaboration across functions and reduce handoffs that slow down delivery. * Facilitate structured conversations that help teams align on ways of working, priorities, and expectations. * Identify areas where organizational structures, processes, or practices create barriers to effective teamwork and propose improvements. C. Execution Visibility, Flow & Tooling Practices * Support teams in effectively using enterprise delivery tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) to manage work, improve visibility, and track progress. * Encourage consistent practices around backlog hygiene, workflow management, and delivery tracking to strengthen transparency and accountability. * Help teams interpret delivery metrics and flow indicators to identify opportunities to improve predictability, quality, and delivery speed. * Contribute insights that help leadership understand delivery patterns and systemic impediments. D. Leadership Enablement & Continuous Improvement * Partner with leaders and delivery teams to strengthen understanding of Agile principles, team dynamics, and effective collaboration practices. * Facilitate retrospectives, learning sessions, and improvement workshops that help teams evolve their practices. * Provide practical guidance and coaching that helps teams adapt Agile practices to their context while maintaining focus on outcomes and value delivery. E. Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication * Engage with stakeholders across ITS and the broader WBG community to build understanding of Agile ways of working and how they support the organization's transformation goals. * Communicate clearly with executive leadership and business partners on how Agile practices improve transparency, collaboration, and value delivery. * Help translate Agile frameworks and delivery practices into clear, mission-oriented narratives that resonate with non-technical audiences. * Support leaders in understanding how Agile adoption strengthens the institution's ability to deliver outcomes in support of the WBG mission. * Foster open dialogue with stakeholders to address questions, align expectations, and reinforce shared ownership of transformation outcomes. 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