Head Agile Coach

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile transformation: Drive the implementation of Agile practices within the organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and work to optimize the Agile process.
• Develop and oversee software development lifecycle processes: Develop, implement, and maintain effective software development processes that enhance team productivity and quality of deliverables.
• Implement metrics and measurements: Develop and implement metrics and measurements to monitor and improve the effectiveness of software development processes.
• Support the gathering of metrics consistently by all teams, integrating data from existing systems into a cohesive dashboard for visibility by Team managers and leadership.
• Manage regulatory compliance: Ensure that all software development processes adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Coach and mentor managers and team members: Work with managers and team members to provide guidance on best practices, improve team communication, and facilitate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver Agile training: Develop and deliver Agile training programs in collaboration with HR and other relevant teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies where applicable: Ensure that Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review, and retrospective) are effectively facilitated, with all team members fully engaged.
• Identify process gaps and bottlenecks and develop strategies to continuously improve Agile practices.
• Create reports that highlight progress and/or concerns to include data from software development processes and improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Agile coaching and leadership roles within a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc and hands-on experience implementing Agile practices at scale.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as AS9100 and experience managing compliance within Agile and Software Development Lifecycle processes.
• Experience in change management and process improvement, with a proven track record of building high-performance teams.
• Up to 10-20% travel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence, inspire, and lead change.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with enterprise-scale Agile frameworks such as SAFe.
• Advanced understanding of DevOps principles and integration with Agile practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance measurement tools to track Agile adoption and team productivity.
• Background in Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile coaching and leadership roles within a software development environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Additional cash or stock incentives as part of the compensation package.
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.
• Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.