Agile Coach

Speedy is a leading hire company that specializes in small tools and equipment. We are committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients and fostering a collaborative and agile work environment. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Agile Coach to join our team. The Agile Coach will be instrumental in facilitating the transition from a project-centric to a product-focused delivery model within our organization. The role demands a blend of expertise in agile methodologies, coaching skills, and an understanding of software development processes. The Agile Coach will work closely with product teams, stakeholders, and the IT leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and adaptability.ResponsibilitiesFacilitate Agile Adoption: Guide teams on the use of Agile frameworks and the transition from traditional project delivery methodologies.Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching to teams in all aspects of agile, including cross-functional teamwork, continuous delivery, and self-organization. Also, mentor product owners, scrum masters, and other organizational leaders on agile principles and practices.Agile Leadership: Encourage a learning culture within the organization and promote the benefits of agile ways of working across all levels of the organization.Process Improvement: Assess the Scrum maturity of the teams and organization and coach them to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace.Scaling: Work with stakeholders to scale out our agile product delivery using successful frameworks enabling effective product roadmap and dependency management.Performance Measurement: Implement metrics to demonstrate the value of agile transformation and continuous improvement in IT delivery.Training and Workshops: Develop and deliver agile training sessions and workshops tailored to different teams and departments.Role requirements:Strong Understanding of Agile and Lean Principles: Knowledge of various agile frameworks and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS).Effective Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to teach and mentor.Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead by example and encourage teams to embrace agile practices.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid changes common in agile transformations.Tooling: Familiarity with Agile development tools and software, in particular Azure DevOps.Experience: Three or more years of experience as Agile Coach Join our team and be part of an exciting and fast-paced work environment, where you can make a significant impact on our Agile development processes and contribute to the success of our organization.To apply, please submit your CV, cover letter, and any relevant certifications. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how you can be a valuable addition to our Scrum of Scrum team.What we offer:Monthly cash car allowance or company carDiscretionary bonus schemeHealth CoverLife assurancePension Scheme26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Free onsite parking Canteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brand.My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers. Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governanceAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.