Alter Solutions Portugal is hiring a
Agile coach

Summary

Join our team as an Agile Coach and support the adoption of Agile practices across teams and the broader organization.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as an Agile Coach
• Experience with scaled Agile practices, software development, and/or data context is a plus
• Proactive and self-directed in managing responsibilities
• Strong ability to provide coaching and training, adapting communication to various audiences, and giving/receiving feedback constructively
• Skilled in identifying core issues while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture
• Comfortable working with information that is not fully defined or understood
• Able to build constructive working relationships with senior management, securing commitment to drive real organizational change
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Developers in applying Agile practices and fostering an Agile mindset
• Encourage transparency within teams about their operations and provide regular reporting to the client
• Adapt to various roles as needed, whether acting as a coach, mentor, or trainer, switching smoothly between these roles based on the situation
• Determine when to focus on Agile practices ('doing Agile') and when to emphasize Agile values and principles ('being Agile')
• Increase support for Agile working across the organization, coaching managers to adopt Agile leadership practices
• Help create an organizational structure that strengthens Agile operations by identifying and addressing process and organizational obstacles
• Bridge the gap between Agile operations and project-based partners, ensuring smooth collaboration