Enterprise Agile Transformational Lead

Enterprise Agile Transformational Lead

Posted 5 days ago by Smartwork IT Services

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Agile Methodology Apache Velocity Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Computer Science Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery DevOps Management Portfolio Management Prioritisation Scaled Agile Framework Scrum (Software Development) Stakeholder Management Workflows

Summary: The role of the SAFe Agile Coach involves leading and supporting the enterprise Agile transformation journey, focusing on the effective adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across teams and programs. This position requires coaching leadership, facilitating SAFe ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement in delivery outcomes. The coach will work at various levels, including team, program, and enterprise, to ensure alignment and promote Agile best practices. The role is remote and requires extensive experience in Agile delivery and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the adoption and rollout of SAFe across teams and programs.
  • Define and implement Agile Release Trains (ARTs), value streams, and SAFe governance structures.
  • Develop and execute the Agile transformation roadmap.
  • Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and leadership teams.
  • Promote Agile mindset and principles across the organization.
  • Facilitate and guide PI Planning events, ensuring alignment of business objectives, team commitments, and cross-team dependencies.
  • Support backlog readiness and prioritization.
  • Improve team performance by removing impediments, enhancing collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Introduce best practices in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean Agile delivery.
  • Establish Agile governance frameworks and track key metrics such as velocity and predictability.
  • Ensure visibility of program progress to stakeholders.
  • Work closely with senior leadership to align Agile initiatives with business goals and drive cultural change.
  • Conduct executive briefings and Agile maturity assessments.
  • Promote DevOps practices and CI/CD adoption, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing workflows.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams.

Key Skills:

  • SAFe Implementation & Coaching
  • Agile Transformation
  • Program & Portfolio Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Facilitation & Leadership Coaching
  • Change Management
  • Metrics & Delivery Governance

Salary (Rate): £72,000 yearly

City: undetermined

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Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Hi,

Role 1: SAFe Agile Coach

Location: Remote

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.

SAFe Agile Coach Job Description

Role Overview

The SAFe Agile Coach leads and supports the enterprise Agile transformation journey, ensuring alignment across teams, programs, and business stakeholders.

The role involves coaching leadership, facilitating SAFe ceremonies, and improving delivery outcomes through Agile best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  1. SAFe Implementation & Transformation
  • Lead the adoption and rollout of SAFe across teams and programs.
  • Define and implement:

oAgile Release Trains (ARTs)

oValue streams

oSAFe governance structures

  • Develop and execute the Agile transformation roadmap.

  1. Coaching & Mentoring
  • Coach:

oScrum Masters

oProduct Owners

oRelease Train Engineers (RTEs)

oLeadership teams

  • Promote Agile mindset and principles across the organization.
  • Support teams in transitioning from traditional delivery to Agile/SAFe.

  1. Program Increment (PI) Planning
  • Facilitate and guide PI Planning events.
  • Ensure alignment of:

oBusiness objectives

oTeam commitments

oCross-team dependencies

  • Support backlog readiness and prioritization.

  1. Agile Delivery Excellence
  • Improve team performance by:

oRemoving impediments

oEnhancing collaboration

oDriving continuous improvement

  • Introduce best practices in:

oScrum

oKanban

oLean Agile delivery

  1. Governance & Metrics
  • Establish Agile governance frameworks.
  • Track and report key metrics such as:

oVelocity

oPredictability

oPI objectives achievement

  • Ensure visibility of program progress to stakeholders.

  1. Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
  • Work closely with senior leadership to:

oAlign Agile initiatives with business goals

oDrive cultural change

  • Conduct executive briefings and Agile maturity assessments.

  1. DevOps & Continuous Improvement
  • Promote DevOps practicesand 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 experiencein 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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