About the role
Agile coaches support organizations in the transition to and improvement of agile working methods. They often have a background in project management, software development, or IT management and have usually undergone specific training in agile methods. Their role is to facilitate, educate, and often drive change work to increase efficiency and adaptability.Responsibilities
Agile coaches are responsible for implementing and improving agile processes within teams and organizations. They conduct workshops, coach team members and management, and ensure that agile principles and values are adhered to. They help to solve collaboration issues and ensure that teams can continuously deliver value.Skills and tools
Agile coaches need a deep understanding of agile methods such as Scrum and Kanban. They use tools like Jira or Trello to visualize workflows and promote transparency. Strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to manage change are key attributes. Common competencies demanded by employers are jira systemutvecklingsverktyg, scrum systemutvecklingsmetod and coaching/coachning.