Agile Coach

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Agile Coach Job Description

Agile is a project management method that serves as an alternative to traditional methodologies,

specifically within the field of software development. As such, Agile Coaches lead teams of

developers, often implementing this new methodology for the first time, meaning that in addition to

coaching they are driving organizational change. The goal of an Agile Coach is to improve teams of

developers and overall project management by increasing collaboration, innovation, and introducing

techniques that promote adaptability and flexibility in the face of unpredictable circumstances.

Agile Coach

**Responsibilities**:
In order to lead teams of developers in Agile methodology, an Agile Coach performs many different

tasks. We analysed job listings for Agile Coaches in order to identify these core duties and

responsibilities.

Educate Colleagues

The Agile Coach must educate employees at all levels, including senior, and at times clients, on Agile

principles, providing them with tools for implementing the process in their own work. They provide

training sessions and teach valuable skills that lead toward the organization-wide adoption of Agile

methodologies.

Mentor Team

As a mentor, the Agile Coach is responsible for guiding teams into the Agile methodology, providing

employees with feedback and means of improvement, catalysing organizational growth and

answering questions. They provide hands-on support to all employees, collaborating with people

across widely varying levels and roles, leading teams toward further understanding and adoption of

Agile as well as overall company growth and improvement.

Develop Agile Adoption Strategy

The Agile Coach is responsible for designing a strategy for the organizational adoption of Agile. This

includes every stage of adoption, from the introduction of Agile and employee education, to

fostering teams and cultures that practice Agile, to sustaining Agile methodologies and continually

offering strategies for improvement.

Implement Agile Methodology

This task entails implementing Agile process, principles and practices across all levels and

departments in an organization. The Agile Coach must use techniques that increase collaboration,

predictability, transparency and promote a culture of experimentation and innovation. In order to do

this, the Agile Coach must also embody the Agile principles and lead by example.

Agile Coach Skills

Both strong leaders and advocates for the adoption of Agile, Agile Coaches must be assertive about

adherence to Agile processes and enthusiastic about Agile practices and their benefits. They are both

educators and coaches, and thus possess great interpersonal skills, teaching abilities, and a capacity

to inspire and motivate. In order to stay ahead, Agile Coaches must be self-taught, and they must

constantly be updating their information, attending conferences, and continuously learning.

Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at; employers want Agile Coaches with these core skills. If

you want to work as an Agile Coach, focus on the following.

Having programming experience

Showing proficiency in relevant programming languages

Demonstrating strong knowledge of and background with Agile concepts

Possessing prior experience coaching teams in Agile adoption or as a Scrum Master

Having some background or coursework in Computer Science

Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings

included them as preferred. Add these to your Agile Coach toolbox and broaden your career options.

Scrum Coach certification

Scrum Master certification

Experience coaching at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies