Creative Information Technology

Agile Coach - Washington, DC

Creative Information Technology • $100K — $130K *
Falls Church, VA 22042In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 7+ years of hands-on Agile coaching in complex organizations.
  • Relevant certifications in Agile Coaching or Scrum methodologies required.
  • Proven success in assessing and improving team performance and Agile maturity.
  • Ability to adapt coaching strategies to organizational resistance.
  • Experience with Agile frameworks and government or regulated environments preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12-15 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Assess team maturity and design tailored coaching plans.
  • Guide teams to build Agile capabilities and improve practices.
  • Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Program Managers.
  • Coach on Agile principles and ceremonies to ensure effective application.
  • Navigate organizational resistance and foster engagement with Agile practices.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in coaching approaches suitable for various team contexts.
  • Opportunity to work within established frameworks while implementing best practices.
  • Engagement with teams at different maturity levels for continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration with experienced Agile professionals in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
Agile Coach - Washington, DC

Role and Responsibilities

  • The Senior Agile Coach is responsible for assessing team maturity, creating tailored coaching plans, and guiding teams to improve their Agile practices and capabilities regardless of their starting point. This role works directly with teams to build foundational Agile skills, accelerate mature teams' performance and navigate resistance to change. The Senior Agile Coach collaborates closely with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Program Managers to ensure teams deliver value effectively while adhering to the organization's Agile playbook and standards. The Senior Agile Coach will follow the guidance and direction of the Agile Program Manager.

Minimum Qualification
  • At least seven (7) years of hands-on experience coaching Agile teams across various maturity levels in complex organizations.
  • At least one of the following relevant certifications (e.g., ICAgile Certified Professional -
  • Agile Coaching, Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Practice Consultant, or equivalent) is required.
  • Proven track record assessing team capabilities, creating effective coaching strategies, and driving measurable improvements in team performance and Agile maturity.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate organizational resistance and adapt coaching approaches to different team contexts.
  • Experience working within established organizational playbooks and frameworks while introducing industry best practices. Government or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
  • BS/BA degree with 12-15 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Prior experience leading Agile processes with programs of similar size and complexity.


Capabilities
  • Familiar with Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
  • Experience with system requirements, development, test, release management, and project scheduling.
  • Experience with software development, integration, and maintenance.
  • Mastery in Facilitation skills, including coaching to Scrum of Scrums,
  • Product Owner Sync, Inspect and Adapt Workshops.


The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following:
  • Team Maturity Advancement: Assess team maturity and create tailored coaching plans, guide teams through progressive capability building, and establish sustainable Agile Practices within teams.
  • Agile Practice Excellence: Coach teams on Scrum/Kanban ceremonies, artifacts, and roles, ensure teams apply Agile principles effectively (not just mechanically), and embed continuous improvement mindset and practices.
  • Change Management & Resistance: Navigate team resistance to Agile adoption, build buy-in and engagement with new ways of working, and address mindset and cultural barriers to transformation

About Creative Information Technology

Creative Information Technology is a software development company that specializes in custom software development, web development, and mobile app development. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Creative Information Technology's clients include small and medium-sized businesses across a range of industries.
Learn more about Creative Information Technology
Size
100 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1998
* Ladders Estimates

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