Agile Coach
Marchon Partners · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringContract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of a SAFe-based operating model, including supporting the definition of Agile Release Trains (ARTs), team structures, and roles.
- Organize team members into effective, cross-functional Agile teams aligned to value streams.
- Establish and implement core Agile and SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, Iteration Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, and Scrum of Scrums.
- Partner with Product Management and Systems Analysts to improve prioritization, backlog management, and value delivery.
- Provide training and workshops on SAFe practices, Agile principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Monitor and assess Agile maturity, team performance, and transformation progress using defined metrics and KPIs.
- Identify bottlenecks and systemic issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives to accelerate delivery and increase predictability.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and delivery execution across teams and programs.
Technical / Methodology Scope
- SAFe framework implementation and training
- PI Planning and program-level coordination
- Agile maturity assessment and transformation roadmaps
- Metrics-driven delivery (velocity, predictability, flow, quality)
- Change management and organizational transformation
Required Experience
- SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) Certification required
- Previous experience leading a SAFe Agile transformations
- Demonstrated ability to improve delivery speed, quality, and predictability
- Experience working with geographically distributed teams