Agile Coach at Hollard Insurance

Role Objectives:

• Our company is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to guide and coach teams through the Agile transformation process. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum and safe, and will have a proven track record of implementing Agile practices and principles in a variety of organisational contexts. The Agile Coach will work closely with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and help teams to identify and implement improvements.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Coach teams and individuals on Agile principles, values, and practices
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum master’s to ensure backlog management, prioritisation, and refinement
• Identify and help to remove impediments that are preventing teams from achieving their goals
• Provide guidance and support for continuous improvement, including measuring and tracking team progress, and implementing and adjusting Agile metrics
• Collaborate to share best practices and drive consistency across teams
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Train and mentor team members on Agile concepts and practices
• Own and maintain the Agile Methodology for Hollard Insure

Required Knowledge and Experience    

• Proven record of coaching teams through Agile transformation and helping them to achieve their goals
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or Certified Agile Coach (CAC) preferred

Educational Requirements    

• Matric
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field