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Agile Coach

Insight Global

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Portland, OR
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Job overview

The Agile Coach supports software development teams in applying Agile principles and improving delivery processes. The role facilitates ceremonies, mentors Product Owners on backlog management, removes impediments, and promotes team alignment and transparency. It uses Jira Cloud for workflows, reporting, and project tracking. The posting requires Agile leadership and software project management experience, with experience in Agile transformations, scaled frameworks, and relevant certifications preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Agile FrameworksSoftware Project ManagementSoftware DeliverySoftware Development LifecyclesCross-Functional Team ManagementProcess ImprovementJira CloudWorkflow ManagementReportingAgile Project TrackingFacilitationCoachingCommunicationStakeholder ManagementAgile TransformationsScaled Agile Frameworks

Qualifications

Scrum Master or Agile Coach ExperienceAgile Transformation ExperienceCSM, PSM, ICP-ACC, or SAFe Certification

Full job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Coach teams on Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban practices. Facilitate ceremonies and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Partner with software development teams to build and refine delivery processes. Mentor Product Owners on backlog management and prioritization. Remove impediments and promote team alignment, transparency, and accountability. Utilize Jira Cloud for Agile workflows, reporting, and project tracking.

Skills and Requirements

Required Qualifications

Experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile leadership role. Experience in software project management, including managing software delivery initiatives, development lifecycles, and cross-functional technical teams. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and practical application within software development environments. Experience developing and improving processes that support software delivery and team effectiveness. Proficiency with Jira (cloud), including workflow management, reporting, and Agile project tracking. Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting Agile transformations or organizational Agile maturity efforts. Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, etc.). Relevant Agile certifications (CSM, PSM, ICP-ACC, SAFe, etc.).

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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