# Agile Coach

**Company:** [Cooperidge Consulting Firm](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/48FHwCfzMs3AWpzdh4hpdi.md)
**Location:** Warren, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** IT Specialists

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## Description

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an **Agile Coach** for a top **Global Logistics & Transportation** leader in Warren, NJ.

This role is a strategic driver for the adoption, maturity, and scaling of Agile and DevOps practices across a massive global IT infrastructure. The Agile Coach will partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Program Managers to dismantle traditional Waterfall methodologies and implement high-performing, value-driven delivery frameworks. This is an international leadership position, requiring a seasoned professional capable of mentoring offshore teams across multiple continents and promoting a unified DevOps culture.  
  
Job Responsibilities

-   **Methodology Transformation:** Lead the organization-wide transition from Waterfall to Agile; coach global teams on Agile values, principles, and high-velocity best practices.
-   **Framework Implementation:** Support and guide teams through the expert application of **Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Nexus, LeSS, and SAFe** frameworks.
-   **Strategic Partnership:** Collaborate with the PMO and program leadership to align Agile planning, execution, and reporting with global business objectives.
-   **Curriculum Design & Training:** Deliver interactive Agile workshops and training sessions utilizing **Liberating Structures**, Agile games, and modern interactive techniques.
-   **DevOps Advocacy:** Promote a robust DevOps culture, strengthening the collaboration between development and operations to streamline the CI/CD pipeline.
-   **Continuous Improvement:** Facilitate Agile ceremonies and lead retrospectives to drive measurable, long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
-   **Global Team Mentorship:** Provide functional guidance to offshore delivery teams, ensuring consistency in Agile maturity across international borders.

## Requirements

### Education & Certifications

-   Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
-   **At least one recognized professional Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist) is REQUIRED.**

### Experience

-   **Minimum of 10+ years of experience working on large-scale IT projects.**
-   **Minimum of 2 years of formal Agile Coaching experience is REQUIRED.**
-   **Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master is REQUIRED.**
-   Proven track record supporting large, complex, and offshore delivery teams.
-   Hands-on experience with **Scaled Agile (LeSS, Nexus, or SAFe)** and **DevOps** practices.

### Technical Skills & Competencies

-   Knowledge of software design patterns and technical excellence practices (**TDD, BDD, Automated Testing**).
-   Familiarity with **Microsoft Azure DevOps** is highly preferred.
-   Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) for international stakeholder management.
-   High proficiency in leadership, team building, and influencing change without direct authority.

## Benefits

-   Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
-   Life insurance coverage
-   401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
-   Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
-   Opportunities for career growth and advancement