Agile Coach – Enterprise Agile Transformation

Agile Coach (SAFe) – Enterprise Agile Transformation Location: Lisbon - Portugal (Hybrid / International Travel Required)

Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 CET

Start Date: TBC

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Agile Coach (SAFe) to lead and support a large-scale enterprise agile transformation across multiple business units and geographies. This role is critical in driving the adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) , ensuring strong alignment between business and IT , and enabling synchronized delivery, improved portfolio visibility, and a sustainable agile culture.

Main Responsibilities SAFe Implementation & Transformation

• Design and execute the SAFe implementation roadmap across the organization.
• Lead the launch of Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Facilitate PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, and other key SAFe ceremonies.
• Support the adoption of Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) practices.

Business Engagement & Alignment

• Engage with business stakeholders and leadership to drive transformation.
• Align business objectives with agile delivery frameworks.
• Break down silos between business and IT teams.

Coaching & Enablement

• Coach stakeholders at all levels (executives, management, delivery teams).
• Facilitate workshops and agile ceremonies.
• Build and sustain communities of practice.

Governance, Tools & Metrics

• Support the implementation and usage of Triskell (PPM tool) for portfolio visibility and capacity planning.
• Monitor and improve agile metrics such as predictability and flow efficiency.

Change Management & Leadership

• Act as a change agent, driving cultural transformation across entities.
• Address resistance and support the adoption of agile ways of working.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Promote the use of AI in agile delivery processes (artefacts, automation, insights).
• Integrate RSE / Green IT practices into delivery models.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience implementing SAFe at the enterprise level.
• Proven experience launching ARTs and facilitating PI Planning.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management and governance models.
• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Advanced SPC (A-SPC) certification.

Nice to Have

• RTE (Release Train Engineer) certification.
• POPM (Product Owner / Product Manager) certification.
• LPM (Lean Portfolio Management) certification.