Senior Agile Coach

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Agile Coach to operate at enterprise level within a highly complex, fast-pac

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Senior Agile Coach to operate at enterprise level within a highly complex, fast-paced digital environment.

This role requires a seasoned Agile leader with a strong technical foundation, capable of influencing senior stakeholders, driving delivery across multiple teams, and embedding Agile best practices at scale.

The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising flow efficiency, improving delivery performance, and strengthening Agile maturity across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and guide multiple Agile teams within a complex, scaled environment
• Operate in a Release Train Engineer (RTE)-type capacity, coordinating across teams and stakeholders
• Drive Agile transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies at programme and enterprise level
• Improve flow efficiency and delivery throughput using Lean principles
• Engage and influence senior business and technical stakeholders
• Bridge the gap between engineering teams and business leadership
• Embed systems thinking and scalable Agile practices (SAFe)

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Senior Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer (RTE)
• Strong background in software engineering, development, or technical environments
• Experience working in large-scale, complex organisations
• Ability to manage and coach multiple teams simultaneously
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence at senior stakeholder level
• Deep understanding of:
• SAFe frameworks
• Lean principles
• Flow efficiency and delivery metrics

Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant technical degree or qualification
• SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Practice Consultant preferred)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• Project Management certification (PMI or equivalent)
• Agile-related certifications

Key Success Factors

• Strong cultural fit within a high-performance environment
• Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
• High resilience and strong personality to engage demanding stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive alignment across business and technology
• Experience improving delivery across multiple teams and value streams