Agile Coach

Staffxpert Llc
Reston, VA, United States
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$86,800.0 - $198,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Systems Engineering Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Agile Coach on behalf of our client in Reston, VA to lead Lean-Agile and SAFe transformation initiatives across multiple product and platform teams. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Agile Coach with a strong combination of technical expertise, Lean-Agile/SAFe coaching, training, and enterprise transformation experience. This is a leadership-level role supporting approximately 15 20 teams and working closely with engineering teams, Product Owners, RTEs, and organizational leadership. The successful candidate will have a proven track record leading product, platform, and organizational Agile transformations and the ability to coach and train stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and senior leaders to engineers. Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach Lean-Agile and SAFe transformation initiatives across multiple product and platform teams.
  • Coach approximately 15 20 Agile teams and work effectively across teams, leadership, and organizational functions.
  • Deliver and support SAFe training, including assessing training needs, preparing materials, coordinating schedules, and facilitating training sessions.
  • Maintain an active SPC 6 (SAFe Practice Consultant 6) certification and apply SAFe practices effectively across the organization.
  • Coach Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and work closely with Release Train Engineers (RTEs).
  • Prepare teams and RTEs for PI Planning, facilitate effective planning, and help teams identify dependencies, risks, and objectives.
  • Drive Product and Platform Transformation initiatives using Lean-Agile principles.
  • Apply Lean-Agile practices within product and platform organizations.
  • Conduct and facilitate Value Stream Mapping to identify opportunities for improving flow and delivery.
  • Manage and support transformation backlogs and work with Product Owners on priorities and execution.
  • Coach and train stakeholders at all organizational levels, including Directors, leaders, Product Owners, and engineering teams.
  • Partner with leadership to drive sustainable Agile adoption, organizational change, and continuous improvement., This is a hybrid role based in Reston, VA. Candidates must be prepared to work onsite approximately once per week, with additional onsite presence as required by the project. Onsite participation is required for PI Planning events., + $86,800-198,000 per year Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer The Opportunity: Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical systems engineering skills with big picture execution and l…

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Requirements

  • 10+ years of hands-on Agile Coaching experience.
  • 5+ years of SAFe coaching and training experience.
  • Active SPC 6 (SAFe Practice Consultant 6) certification.
  • Strong experience with Lean-Agile and SAFe frameworks.
  • Proven experience coaching ARTs and RTEs.
  • Strong hands-on PI Planning experience.
  • Experience leading Product Transformation, Platform Transformation, and organizational/change transformation initiatives.
  • Experience working within product-oriented organizations and teams.
  • Strong technical understanding and ability to work effectively with highly technical engineering/product teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach and train audiences ranging from senior leadership and Directors to engineers.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience leading enterprise-scale Agile transformations.
  • Experience with Value Stream Mapping and Lean flow optimization.
  • Experience managing transformation backlogs and partnering with Product Owners on prioritization.
  • Experience supporting multiple Agile teams within complex product or platform environments.
  • Strong understanding of product development, engineering, and modern Agile delivery practices.

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