Job Title
Agile Coach (Hybrid – NYC)
Job Summary
Next Generation, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Agile Coach to support enterprise-level Agile transformation initiatives. This hybrid role requires some on-site presence in New York City. The Agile Coach will serve as a trusted advisor to product teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leaders, guiding the organization toward higher levels of Agile maturity. The role involves hands-on coaching, training, mentoring, and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational goals.
Job Responsibilities
Agile Transformation Coaching
- Provide coaching to large-scale Agile transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and measurable business outcomes.
- Collaborate with Agile Center of Excellence leadership to develop and execute a tailored Agile transformation coaching roadmap.
- Coach teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Partner with product teams to implement Agile and product-centric practices to enhance delivery and business value.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to teams and mid-level leadership, reinforcing core Agile principles and practices.
Training and Facilitation
- Design and deliver interactive workshops, training programs, and hands-on labs on Agile principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Provide education on technical best practices including DevOps, XP engineering practices (TDD, CI/CD, pairing), and Lean principles.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating effective retrospectives and promoting data-driven decision-making.
- Analyze team performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actionable strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify challenges in Agile adoption and provide tailored coaching.
- Facilitate alignment and collaboration across teams and departments to support a smooth transformation journey.
Best Practices Implementation and Tools
- Standardize Agile practices, ceremonies, and workflows across the organization.
- Utilize Jira, Confluence, Align, and other Atlassian tools to improve Agile process efficiency, workflow optimization, and reporting.
- Develop and monitor metrics for team health, velocity, and overall transformation progress.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of software development experience.
- At least 8 years in Agile coaching roles.
- Proven experience coaching Agile product transformations in large, complex environments.
- Certified Agile Coach (ICP‑ACC, ICP‑ATF), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent.
- Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and LeSS.
- Strong systems thinking capabilities and the ability to navigate complex organizational structures.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict-resolution, and team motivation skills.
- Strong understanding of Agile methods and their practical applications across diverse environments.
Preferred Experience
- Experience transitioning teams or organizations from traditional methodologies to Agile frameworks.
- Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and product-centric ways of working.
- Knowledge of organizational behavior and change management principles.
- Demonstrated ability to foster continuous learning and improvement within teams.
- Experience with metrics-driven coaching and technical excellence practices such as TDD and paired programming.
Job Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- Life insurance
- STD/LTD Disability
- Paid holidays
- Competitive full-time salary range based on experience, education, and location