Strategic Agile Transformation Expert

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IOCO Full time
Unlock Agile Excellence at iOCO

We are seeking an experienced and accomplished Agile Coach to drive organisational transformation through effective adoption and implementation of agile mind-set, methods, principles, and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with senior leaders and executives to develop a tailored coaching approach for each organisation, leveraging multiple frameworks and developmental models.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to equip individuals, teams, and leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to adopt and improve agile methodologies.
  • Facilitate workshops and sessions to expose organisations to the latest innovative thinking and ideas from the Agile community, increasing agility and driving business outcomes.
  • Analyse current state processes and employ data-driven approaches to guide organisations towards desired maturity levels.
  • Foster strong feedback loops, utilising productivity, team health, and value delivery metrics to inform coaching strategies.
  • Embodiment of agile principles, leading by example and inspiring others to do the same.
  • Promote collaboration, predictability, transparency, and a culture of experimentation and innovation across all levels of the organisation.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Practice Consultant certification.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Agile certifications such as PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe Scrum Master, Leading SAFe, Large-Scale Scrum (LeSS) or similar.

Your Expertise:

  • At least 5-10 years of experience as an Agile Practitioner or Practise Lead, with a proven track record of successful organisational transformations.
  • Proven expertise in Agile at scale, Lean, Scrum, and Kanban.
  • Strong understanding of product development life cycles and methodologies.
  • Ability to apply technical concepts to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Personal Attributes:

  • Creative problem-solving ability, combined with negotiation, flexibility, and adaptability skills.
  • Presentation and facilitation skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • A 'team player' mindset, with the capacity to work within a collaborative environment and manage stakeholders effectively.
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty, with a proactive approach to managing quality coaching deliverables.

About iOCO:

iOCO is an innovative software consultancy that pushes the boundaries of modern technology and development expertise. We are driven by a passion for solving complex real-world problems and delivering cutting-edge solutions across various industries.

This is a contract position based in Johannesburg (JHB) with a hybrid work environment. The salary range for this role is approximately R1,200,000 - R1,800,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.



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