Agile Coach – Enterprise Agile Transformation
Summary
Lead a large-scale enterprise agile transformation using SAFe, coaching executives and teams to align business and IT through PI planning, ART launches, and Lean Portfolio Management.
Agile Coach (SAFe) – Enterprise Agile Transformation
Location: Lisbon - Portugal (Hybrid / International Travel Required)
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 CET
Start Date: TBC
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Agile Coach (SAFe) to lead and support a large-scale enterprise agile transformation across multiple business units and geographies. This role is critical in driving the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), ensuring strong alignment between business and IT, and enabling synchronized delivery, improved portfolio visibility, and a sustainable agile culture.
Main Responsibilities
SAFe Implementation & Transformation
Design and execute the SAFe implementation roadmap across the organization.
Lead the launch of Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
Facilitate PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, and other key SAFe ceremonies.
Support the adoption of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices.
Business Engagement & Alignment
Engage with business stakeholders and leadership to drive transformation.
Align business objectives with agile delivery frameworks.
Break down silos between business and IT teams.
Coaching & Enablement
Coach stakeholders at all levels (executives, management, delivery teams).
Facilitate workshops and agile ceremonies.
Build and sustain communities of practice.
Governance, Tools & Metrics
Support the implementation and usage of Triskell (PPM tool) for portfolio visibility and capacity planning.
Monitor and improve agile metrics such as predictability and flow efficiency.
Change Management & Leadership
Act as a change agent, driving cultural transformation across entities.
Address resistance and support the adoption of agile ways of working.
Innovation & Sustainability
Promote the use of AI in agile delivery processes (artefacts, automation, insights).
Integrate RSE / Green IT practices into delivery models.
Key Requirements
Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing SAFe at the enterprise level.
Proven experience launching ARTs and facilitating PI Planning.
Strong knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and governance models.
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Advanced SPC (A-SPC) certification.
Nice to Have
RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification.
POPM (Product Owner / Product Manager) certification.
LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) certification.