Senior Agile Coach
4 days ago
Description
• Education Perfect is an EdTech platform designed to empower educators and amplify their impact in the classroom. • We aim to enable teachers to personalise learning at scale with a range of powerful learning, assessment, and insights tools, helping them and their students reach their full potential. • We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach to accelerate transformation of our delivery function. • We require someone who can provide expert, in-the-moment coaching, foster team-based empowerment and drive cultural change. • This role will involve a consultative approach, emphasising team flow, alignment with Agile principles and engineering self-sufficiency. • Our ideal candidate will be based in Auckland or Dunedin, however we are also open to candidates across NZ. • This role will initially be a 12 month fixed term contract, with the potential to extend or move into a permanent role. • Actively coach teams and leaders to adopt Agile principles and drive continuous improvement. • Support teams by observing meetings, identifying behaviours misaligned with Agile, and providing timely feedback. • Empower engineers to adopt some Ways of Working (WoW) responsibilities, ensuring efficient team operations. • Guide teams through impediment removal, facilitating their ability to deliver value autonomously. • Operate in a consultative and educational capacity, enhancing team productivity and collaboration. • Collaborate with leadership to align Agile transformation with business goals.
Requirements
• Proven experience as an Agile Coach with a track record of successful transformation in complex environments • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, Lean and other Agile practices • Ability to coach and mentor teams and individuals at all levels • Expertise in enabling team flow and fostering self-organising teams • Exceptional communication and observational skills, providing clear, actionable feedback • Experienced in training individuals and teams on Agile practices and delivery • Thrive on empowering teams and driving meaningful change • Bring an agile mindset beyond just framework knowledge • Coach teams in a human-centric, adaptive manner
Benefits
• As our team is based globally, we offer both remote and flexible working arrangements • Three extra days of annual leave during our end of year shut down period, parental leave top ups and a community service day • EAP with unlimited sessions • Employee referral program - $2000 when you refer a new team member • Ongoing professional development, including opportunities to develop your career into other areas of our business and access to EPs Learning Hub • EP support groups - Mana Wahine, DEI, Environmental Impact and Wellness Committees • The opportunity to work within a growing global business with Diversity Works accreditation, Carbon Net Zero BCorp status, Digital Promise certification, and an unwavering commitment to our mission, people, and community
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