Agile Coach

Kforce - Byron Center, MI

Full-time - Senior

Byron Center, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Agile Coach will lead a large-scale Agile Transformation at the enterprise level for a major player in its industry. This role involves working closely with C-suite executives and senior leaders to drive alignment and foster an agile culture across the organization. The Agile Coach will implement agile practices to improve collaboration, efficiency, and innovation, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead an enterprise-wide Agile Transformation, working directly with executive leadership to create a unified agile strategy
• Develop and implement a roadmap for improving the organization's agile maturity, focusing on long-term sustainability
• Provide hands-on coaching to leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure the adoption of agile principles
• Communicate the strategic value of agile methodologies to executive teams, ensuring strong buy-in across all levels of the organization
• Drive cultural change to break down silos and foster a collaborative, agile work environment
• Act as a key advisor to leadership, ensuring continued commitment to agile practices and principles

Requirements

• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, SAFe, or similar credentials preferred)
• 10+ years of agile coaching experience, including leading enterprise-level agile transformations
• Strong experience working with C-suite executives and senior leadership to align agile strategies with business objectives
• Proven ability to assess agile maturity and develop actionable roadmaps for improvement
• Expertise in change management and driving cultural transformation in complex organizations
• Willingness to work on-site 4-5 days a week to foster in-person collaboration with leadership
• Deep understanding of agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, with experience applying them at an enterprise level
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage executive teams and cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of managing large-scale transformations in siloed environments
• Ability to foster collaboration and drive cultural change to create a unified, agile-focused organization

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off for salaried personnel
• Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects