Agile Coach Insight Global - 3.8 Plano, TX Job Details Full-time | Contract $65 - $70 an hour 6 days ago Qualifications SAFe Resource allocation (project management tasks) Computer Science Large-scale organizational change management Coaching Agile scheduling Managing IT teams Business consulting Leadership development Client services experience within consulting industry Team development Bachelor's degree Release management Mentoring Leading team collaboration initiatives Data-driven problem-solving Meeting facilitation IT portfolio management Agile Managing projects Capacity planning Managing software development teams Escalation handling Project stakeholder communication Transitioning development teams to Agile Cross-functional communication Consulting firm experience Agile planning

Information Technology Full Job Description Position:

Agile Coach/RTE Location:

Hybrid -

Plano, TX Duration:

6 months + extensions or conversion Required Skills & Experience 7-10+ years of experience leading large‑scale programs and enterprise Agile transformations Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business, or a related field Strong knowledge of Agile principles, Scrum, SDLC, and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Kanban, DevOps) Proven ability to lead multiple teams, manage PI execution, resolve escalations, and facilitate system demos Experience tracking Agile delivery metrics, optimizing capacity, and managing resource allocation Demonstrated success coaching and mentoring Agile teams and leaders Experience working with clients and outsourced/offshore development partners in a consulting or professional services environment Ability to operate effectively across remote, distributed, and cross‑functional teams Strong analytical, organizational, communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills Technical background or strong familiarity with modern software development practices Job Description We are seeking an experienced Agile Coaches/RTEs to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of successfully guiding Agile teams in software development projects. In these roles, you will collaborate closely with client teams to facilitate Agile processes, ensure adherence to Scrum principles, and foster continuous improvement. As an RTE you will be a people manager with up to ~6 direct reports. You will coach your teams on Agile delivery, oversee resource allocation, and monitor capacity while ensuring that Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met for outsourced development teams, which include a mix of onshore and offshore developers. Day to

Day Responsibilities:

Program & Portfolio Execution Ensure strong alignment between program execution, portfolio strategy, and enterprise roadmaps Lead Program Increment (PI) and quarterly planning events aligned with organizational priorities Orchestrate system demos, Inspect & Adapt sessions, and cross‑team execution ceremonies Run quarterly planning cadences in partnership with Process and Client Leads Proactively resolve escalations and manage dependencies across teams and portfolios Own program‑level KPIs, release governance, and risk burndown Track and analyze delivery metrics, including: Sprint metrics (velocity, burndown) Team commitments and capacity management Flow, throughput, WIP, and impediment trends Metrics, Governance & Outcomes Define and maintain outcome‑focused metrics at the program and portfolio level Measure and improve predictability through dependency tracking and bottleneck analysis Establish and monitor release governance and cross‑team performance indicators Use quantitative and qualitative data to drive informed decision‑making Enterprise Transformation & Scaling Facilitate enterprise‑wide workshops and large‑scale planning sessions Design, standardize, and scale facilitation patterns across the organization Define and maintain Center of Excellence (CoE) standards, playbooks, and training Shape and advise on enterprise scaling approaches, frameworks, and guardrails Lead program‑level and enterprise change initiatives and institutionalize improvements Architect transformation roadmaps, governance models, and adoption strategies Coaching & Leadership Development Coach cross‑team and senior leaders to strengthen agile maturity and execution Mentor Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Business Analysts Model servant leadership and enable teams through coaching rather than micromanagement Ask powerful, open‑ended questions that encourage learning, accountability, and ownership Challenge the status quo using a context‑driven, pragmatic approach Executive Engagement & Communication Partner with Directors and VPs to support cross‑functional decision‑making Advise executives on strategy, delivery trade‑offs, and risk and financial considerations Communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders Act as a trusted advisor focused on transparency, alignment, and outcomes Compensation range: $65-70/hr

Pay:

$65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

SAFe:

4 years (Required)

Agile:

7 years (Required)

Location:

Plano, TX 75026 (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75026