Job Description
We are seeking an experiencedAgile Coach to join our client, a leading financial services organization based in Dublin, to help drive Agile transformation initiatives across various teams and departments. This role requires a professional with strong expertise in Agile methodologies who can foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Agile Transformation: Lead and support Agile transformation efforts across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivery timelines. Coaching and Mentoring: Provide hands-on coaching to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams to deepen their understanding of Agile principles and practices. Facilitation of Agile Ceremonies: Ensure that Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives are effective and productive. Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, helping teams to improve their delivery capabilities and Agile maturity. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with senior management and other key stakeholders to align Agile methodologies with business goals and promote cross-functional collaboration. Agile Metrics and Reporting: Help teams implement key metrics and reporting structures to track Agile performance and productivity. Conflict Resolution: Assist teams in navigating challenges, removing blockers, and resolving conflicts within and between teams. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe): Provide guidance on scaling Agile practices to larger programs or portfolios where necessary. Key Requirements: Proven Experience as an Agile Coach: Minimum of 5 years in Agile coaching within large organizations, ideally within financial services. Certifications: Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, or similar) or certifications in Scrum (Certified ScrumMaster, Professional ScrumMaster, etc.) preferred. Agile Frameworks: Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled Agile methodologies (SAFe). Leadership and Mentoring: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide, and mentor Agile teams. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams. Communication: Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate Agile concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Financial Services Experience: Previous experience working with or within financial services organizations is highly desirable. HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this role, please apply for this role with your updated CV and I will be in touch to discuss your application in detail. Or for a confidential discussion and insight into this client and role please reach out to Stephen at Eolas SIMILAR ROLES OPEN: As a dedicated IT Recruitment Agency, we also have several similar permanent and contract roles open. The above role may not be an exact match for your experience, salary or daily rate expectations etc. However, we would like you to reach out in order to discuss other roles we are currently recruiting for in similar fields. Also, please feel free to view our website for more jobs and details about us if you wish. Skills: Agile Leadership Facilitation Communication Stakeholder Engagement Benefits: Competitive Daily Rate Hybrid