Agile Coach

Position Title: Enterprise Agile Coach (SAFe / Transformation Focus)

Location: Hybrid – Vienna, VA (3 days onsite per week)

Clearance Requirements: None

Position Status: Contract

Pay Rate: (depending on experience)

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Agile Coach to help guide teams and leadership through Agile maturity and transformation initiatives. This role focuses on coaching cross-functional teams, enabling scalable Agile practices, and partnering with stakeholders to strengthen delivery outcomes across enterprise programs.

The ideal candidate brings experience coaching at scale, supporting leadership adoption of Agile principles, and helping organizations evolve from traditional delivery models toward Lean-Agile ways of working. You will facilitate workshops, mentor teams, influence decision-makers, and help drive measurable improvements in collaboration, predictability, and value delivery.

This position is well-suited for candidates who enjoy working across multiple teams, shaping organizational practices, and enabling sustainable Agile adoption in complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams and leaders on Agile, Lean, Scrum, and SAFe practices
• Support enterprise Agile transformation initiatives and maturity improvements
• Facilitate workshops, planning sessions, and training on Agile frameworks and best practices
• Guide teams through sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and delivery optimization
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvements and remove delivery impediments
• Track and interpret Agile metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Promote collaboration, transparency, and alignment across programs and teams
• Help shape scalable Agile practices that improve business value delivery

Required Skills / Education

• 5–10+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including coaching or transformation work
• Proven experience supporting Agile adoption across multiple teams or enterprise programs
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, Lean, or other scaled Agile frameworks
• Experience facilitating workshops, training sessions, and leadership discussions
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and guide organizational change
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred:

• SAFe certification (SPC, RTE, or similar)
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments

About Seneca Resources

At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you’re choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.