Agile Coach (contract)

JOB ID - JP00046396

Anticipated Start Date: 4/1/2026

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

This role acts as a trainer, consultant and advisor.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, coordinates, monitors, and supports the implementation of small to medium systems and/or products.

• Acts as change agent and demonstrates to the teams how the Agile processes and systems work.

• Guide and mentor multiple teams in the consistent practice of Agile concepts, including roles, ceremonies, processes, compliance, and tool usage within the Agile delivery context.

• Improves application of Agile principles. Improve team understanding of Agile practice.

• Promote metrics-led, continuous improvement of the Agile delivery processes and propose adaptations of the methodology to address novel situations.

• Assists with improving operational metrics in efficiency and quality.

• Assists with refining the Agile delivery process to reduce areas of uncertainty that become impediments for the team.

• Ensure that team feedback is disseminated and communicated to IT so that potential changes can be implemented enterprise-wide. Participate in both the internal and external Agile communities to stay abreast of challenges, leading practices, and emerging trends.

• Continue to improve knowledge of Agile activities at the company as well as in the industry.

Requirements:

• Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 3 years experience implementing Agile methodologies; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

• Requires Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or equivalent.

• Certified Team Coach (CTC) or equivalent and/or experience with small sized Agile implementations (e.g. 1-5 teams) strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

• Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP-ACC/ICP-ENT), or equivalent.
  

  • Experience in healthcare, managed care, or regulated industry environments.
  • Experience supporting growth-stage product incubation or new market entry initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Lean Portfolio Management and outcome-based funding models.
  • Demonstrated success embedding Agile practices within matrixed, enterprise-scale organizations.
  • Experience aligning Agile delivery with product discovery methodologies (e.g., Dual-Track Agile, Design Thinking).
  • Strong analytical capability in interpreting delivery metrics and translating them into actionable insights.

Hours:

• 9a - 5p (M-F) with flexibility so long as candidate is available M-F from 10am-4pm Eastern. 1 day a week in office

About BCForward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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