Enterprise Agile Coach

Full-time - Senior

Herndon, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Exostar is looking for a passionate, innovative, and experienced Enterprise Agile Coach to drive Agile transformation across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean, and will be responsible for coaching teams, leaders, and executives to foster a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires a strategic mindset and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive enterprise-wide Agile adoption, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide hands-on coaching to teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership to improve Agile maturity.
• Guide the adoption of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean, tailoring them to organizational needs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and adaptability, helping teams transition to Agile mindsets and behaviors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, product management, and engineering teams to create and sustain Agile best practices.
• Conduct Agile workshops, training sessions, and mentoring programs for teams and leadership.
• Define, track, and report Agile adoption metrics to measure success and areas for improvement.
• Address challenges and remove organizational impediments to Agile success.
• Help scale Agile principles across teams and departments, ensuring effective collaboration in large, complex environments.
• Identify and implement process enhancements that optimize Agile delivery, efficiency, and value creation.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in Agile coaching, transformation, and leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor at all levels of the organization, from teams to executives.
• Ability to conduct Agile workshops, training, and interactive coaching sessions.
• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills in complex Agile environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate Agile concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), ICAgile Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), or similar Agile certifications preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Employee development with internal promotions and training assistance.
• Fun, engaged workplace with social and community-building events.
• Comprehensive benefits and flexible time off plans.