Enterprise Agile Coach

Overview

Trissential is seeking an Enterprise Agile Coach to join our client team in a hybrid role based in Houston, TX. This position is open only to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. In this role, you’ll inspire and lead transformational change across complex organizations, helping teams and leaders embrace Agile principles to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Your expertise will empower teams to optimize productivity, align with strategic goals, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Through collaboration, mentorship, and innovative thinking, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping high-performing, resilient teams and driving sustainable organizational growth. If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Coaching & Transformation Leadership

• Guide teams, leaders, and executives through Agile transformations using methodologies like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
• Mentor and coach at the enterprise level to foster strategic alignment and impactful change
• Enable teams to establish clear governance structures and adopt Lean principles for continuous improvement
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and value stream mapping to align practices with business objectives

Delivery Excellence

•  Support product roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration with Product Owners and engineering teams
• Optimize productivity by removing roadblocks and driving alignment across teams
• Leverage tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps (ADO), and Mural/Miro for effective planning and execution

Organizational Impact

• Build transformation coaching capabilities to scale Agile practices across the organization
• Partner with leadership to design and execute strategic change initiatives
• Integrate Agile and Lean practices into team workflows and promote data-driven decision-making

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or equivalent experience
• Certifications: SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC), or equivalent

Essential skills

• Deep expertise in Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and strategic transformation
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
• High emotional intelligence with strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple product dependencies and scaled Agile environments effectively
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, Mural, or Miro

Experience

• 15+ years of professional experience, including significant Agile transformation leadership
• Proven ability to coach and mentor at both team and enterprise levels
• Extensive background in fostering collaboration across IT and business functions
• Experience in the oil and gas industry is a plus, providing valuable insights into aligning Agile practices with sector-specific challenges

Benefits

Trissential offers a competitive compensation package for full time roles. The hourly pay range for this role is $115 to $125 depending on candidate's qualifications and experience. This role is eligible for benefits and includes options for medical, dental, vision, and tele-health benefits; Health Savings Account with company contribution; up to 48 hours of accrued paid safe and sick time, and 401k retirement savings. 

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