Agile Transformation Coach
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Role - Agile Transformation Coach Client - Amtrak Work Auth - All Except H1B Rate: $70 /hr on C2C Location - Remote, but need to be in the East Coast and good with quarterly meetings in the following office locations: (Wilmington, DE. Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC.)* Big preference in the Northeast Corridor: Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New Jersey, New York, New Haven, Washington DC, Hartford, Newark, Norfolk, Rochester, Boston, etc. * Required skills (need to have these skills) - Scaled Agile Program Consultant (SPC) 6.0 Certification As an Agile Transformation Coach for a Randstad client in Washington, D.C., you will play a pivotal role in leading large-scale Agile transformation initiatives with a focus on SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodologies. This position requires an active Scaled Agile Program Consultant (SPC) 6 certification and significant experience in coaching, mentoring, and training teams and leadership in Lean-Agile principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders to drive end-to-end Agile adoption, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Expertise in Agile transformation strategies, agile tooling administration, and developing metrics to track Agile maturity is essential for success. **Key Responsibilities:** - Deliver and certify SAFe 6 courses using SAFe Collaborate across various roles (SA, SP, RTE, SSM, etc.). - Collaborate with leadership to institute OKR frameworks to measure progress and effectiveness. - Drive the adoption of Lean-Agile ways of working with SAFe as a cornerstone. - Advise on operating models and transformation governance. - Conduct AgilityHealth maturity assessments and recommend strategies for improvement. - Coach and mentor leadership, teams, and individuals on their roles within SAFe. - Facilitate and coach LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) and ART (Agile Release Train) events. - Support Agile tooling strategy and adoption, including SAFe for Enterprise, Jira, and AgilityHealth. - Identify and coach Agile champions within functional areas to serve as local mentors. - Develop and deliver Lean-Agile training materials for teams and new talent onboarding. - Lead the launch and maturation of Communities of Practice within the organization. - Identify and resolve recurring issues and bottlenecks impacting Agile transformation. - Guide the organization through change, removing impediments that limit productivity and quality. - Track Agile adoption and maturity through the development of relevant metrics. - Foster an environment that values autonomy, transparency, and continuous learning. - Promote Lean thinking principles, including reducing cycle times, limiting work in progress, and identifying inefficiencies. **Requirements:** - SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC) Certification & Enablements. - 6+ years of experience coaching Agile teams. - Minimum 5 years in engineering, IT, or related fields. - Experience leading Agile portfolios and transitioning from Waterfall to Agile in complex environments. - Familiarity with Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence, AgilityHealth, SAFe Enterprise). - Strong communication and facilitation skills. - Ability to travel quarterly for PI Planning events along the Northeast corridor