Agile Coach - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 26-02-2025 11:35:14 AM
26-03-2025 11:35:14 AM
Join our client a leading financial services organization specializing in short-term insurance, risk management, and financial solutions. Operating in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this company is committed to innovation, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement.

With a strong presence in the insurance sector, the company leverages Agile methodologies to drive digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to clients. The organization fosters a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous learning, making it an exciting place for Agile professionals to thrive.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams, influence Agile adoption at various levels, and contribute to the success of an industry leader known for its stability, forward-thinking approach, and impact on the financial services landscape.

Key Responsibilities
Agile Implementation: Ensure adherence to Agile principles from project inception to execution.
Training & Coaching: Educate teams, stakeholders, and leaders on Agile best practices.
Change Management: Act as a change agent, driving Agile adoption across the organization.
Facilitation: Lead Agile workshops, meetings, and ceremonies to foster collaboration.
Scrum Master Support: Guide Scrum Masters in managing Agile processes and overcoming challenges.
Agile Metrics & Reporting: Track Agile performance and provide insights for improvement.
Technical Expertise: Support Agile engineering practices like TDD, CI/CD.
Continuous Improvement: Encourage ongoing learning and process refinement.
Stakeholder Management: Ensure alignment between Agile teams and business goals.
Value Portfolio Support: Assist the Value Portfolio Manager in aligning Agile initiatives with organizational strategy.

Non-negotiable
Agile Coach certification (ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC) is advantageous.
5+ years of Agile coaching or leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
Experience in change management and coaching at various levels.

Minimum Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (preferred).
Agile Coach certification (ICP-ACC, SAFe SPC) is advantageous.
5+ years of Agile coaching or leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).
Experience in change management and coaching at various levels.
Industry experience in insurance or finance is a plus.

Job Type:
Contract
Workplace type:
Hybrid
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Experience Level:
Mid-Senior level

Recruiter: Paracon