Senior Agile Coach

Project Description :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Agile Coach to assess team maturity, create tailored coaching plans, and guide teams to improve their Agile practices and capabilities regardless of their starting point. This role works directly with teams to build foundational Agile skills, accelerate mature teams' performance, and navigate resistance to change.
The Senior Agile Coach collaborates closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Program Managers to ensure teams deliver value effectively while adhering to the organization's Agile playbook and standards. The candidate must have direct experience with Agile transformations in either the federal or private sector.
Location: Washington, DC | US Citizenship is Required
Qualification Requirements :

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams across various maturity levels in complex organizations
• At least one relevant certification required: ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching, Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant, or equivalent
• Proven track record assessing team capabilities, creating effective coaching strategies, and driving measurable improvements in team performance and Agile maturity
• Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational resistance and adapt coaching approaches to different team contexts
• Experience working within established organizational playbooks and frameworks while introducing industry best practices
• Experience with Jira for work management
• Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred

Skills Requirements :

• Team maturity assessment and tailored coaching plan development
• Coaching on Scrum, Scrumban, and Kanban events, artifacts, and roles
• Agile transformation experience in federal or private sector environments
• Change management and resistance navigation
• Ability to build buy-in and engagement with new ways of working
• Addressing mindset and cultural barriers to Agile adoption
• Collaboration with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Program Managers
• Proficiency with Jira for work management

Responsibilities :

• Team Maturity Advancement - Assess team maturity, create tailored coaching plans, guide teams through progressive capability building, and establish sustainable Agile practices
• Agile Practice Excellence - Coach teams on Scrum/Scrumban/Kanban events, artifacts, and roles; ensure teams apply Agile principles effectively and embed a continuous improvement mindset
• Change Management & Resistance - Navigate team resistance to Agile adoption, build buy-in with new ways of working, and address mindset and cultural barriers to transformation
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Program Managers to ensure teams deliver value aligned with the organization's Agile playbook and standards
• Follow the guidance and direction of the Agile Program Manager while driving measurable team performance improvements

Job ID : 1598