Agile Coach

Key Responsibilities:

• Train teams on Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean development practices.
• Coach teams through Agile ceremonies, optimizing workflows, and providing feedback.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and sprint planning sessions.
• Mentor and advise Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders on Agile best practices.

Agile Coaching Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a Scrum role (Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Product Manager).
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring Agile teams and driving organizational change.
• Agile Knowledge:
• In-depth knowledge of Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Expertise in Agile project management methods and associated tools (e.g., Visual management, Agile KPIs, Jira, Confluence).
• Strong understanding of Product Management techniques (Product Vision, Story Mapping, Product Backlog).
• Communication and Leadership:
• Business-level proficiency in both English and Japanese.
• Ability to train, influence, and collaborate with diverse groups including technical experts, product managers, and department heads.
• Skilled in writing effective user stories following the INVEST criteria.
• Results and metrics-driven with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Certifications and Advanced Knowledge:
• Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Professional, SAFe Program Consultant).
• Expertise in multiple Agile frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, and the Spotify model.
• Experience mentoring and developing other Agile coaches/consultantsAdaptability and Problem-Solving:
• Ability to adapt Agile practices depending on the audience and context.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to removing blockers and obstacles.