Agile Coach

Job Posting ID: KT_249_JOB Position: Agile Coach FT/PT Status: Full-Time Location: Remote within the following locations: DC, FL, GA, MD, TX, VA Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business or a related field required.

Overview

Kreative Technologies is looking for an Agile Coach to help our teams and clients adopt and improve Agile practices. You will coach teams, Scrum Masters and leaders so they deliver working software faster and more predictably. The ideal candidate is patient, observant and persuasive. You should be comfortable guiding change across several teams and helping leaders see the value of Agile ways of working.

Duties/Responsibilities: Coaches delivery teams, Scrum Masters and Product Owners on Agile values, principles and practices. Assesses team maturity and builds improvement plans. Facilitates workshops, training sessions and Agile ceremonies as needed. Guides teams on backlog management, estimation, and sprint and release planning.

Helps leadership align Agile practices with program goals and reporting needs. Defines and tracks metrics such as velocity, cycle time and team health. Promotes continuous improvement and removes organizational blockers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software delivery, with at least 2 years as an Agile Coach or senior Scrum Master. Deep knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and scaled frameworks such as SAFe. Experience coaching multiple teams at the same time. Proficient with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence or Azure DevOps. Strong facilitation, written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently in a remote environment. Continually required to use common office equipment including but not limited to computers, phones, scanners and printers.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification such as ICAgile Certified Expert in Agile Coaching (ICE-AC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP). Experience supporting federal government contracts.

Compensation

$78,755 – $87,506 per year Kreative Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. Kreative Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.