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We are seeking an experienced Agile Coach with strong expertise in banking and payment domains to drive Agile adoption and transformation across business and technology teams. The role involves guiding senior stakeholders, mentoring Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and delivery teams, while ensuring Agile principles and practices are embedded effectively to deliver value at scale.nKey Responsibilities

Lead Agile transformation initiatives across banking and payment functions.nCoach executives, business stakeholders, and delivery teams on Agile principles, frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, LeSS).nFoster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer-centric delivery.nAlign Agile practices with regulatory, compliance, and financial services requirements.nSupport product roadmap execution in payment systems, transaction processing, and digital banking.nRequired Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an Agile Coach in banking/financial services (payments, transaction systems, or digital channels).nDeep knowledge of Agile frameworks and scaling models (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify model).nStrong stakeholder management and ability to influence at executive level.nExcellent facilitation, mentoring, and conflict-resolution skills.nUnderstanding of payment processing, settlement, and compliance regulations is highly desirablenSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelnEmployment type

Full-timenJob function

Engineering and Information TechnologynIndustries

Technology, Information and Internet

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Location(s): London or ManchesternBAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.nJob Title:

Agile CoachnRequistion ID:

nLocation:

London or Manchester - Hybrid working offered, with consideration for both full and part-time applicants - please speak to your recruiter about the optionsnGrade:

GG08 - GG13nAre you passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and self-motivated to find innovative solutions to complex challenges as part of a team who help keep the UK safe? Join BAE Systems as an Agile Coach.nYou will be working within a Software Engineering team, working with our National Security Customers to build and run systems that support their core mission capabilities. You will be:nHelping individuals, teams and the wider organisation to understand what it means to implement, adopt and embrace an Agile mindset.nGuiding, coaching and mentoring teams and organisations to embrace Agile ways of working to help them thrive in a complex world.nEnsuring that teams and organisations understands and adheres to Agile theory and practices. You will facilitate stakeholder collaboration, removing barriers between stakeholders and the team and/or organisation. As an Agile Coach, you will help everyone to understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work to maximize the value created by the team.nAt a team-level, you are accountable for the team's effectiveness. You will help the team to perform at its highest level as a whole team and supporting the process to enable it to successfully deliver value. You will do this by promoting self-organisation within the team, causing the removal of any impediments to the team's progress and facilitating the team's events and ceremonies.nSupporting healthy team dynamics by creating psychologically safe environments where transparency and trust are catalysts for change and continuous improvement.nNot only will your team be directly making a huge impact upon the systems you work on, you'll be doing it for an organisation who makes a huge impact to the security of the UK.nAbout you

You will have experience in many of the following:nEnthusiastic about Agile

- must have a passion for Agile ways of working;nCommunicative and Personable

- must be personable, approachable and comfortable communicating with team members and stakeholders;nSituationally Aware

- must be able to utilise Emotional Intelligence to best effect;nA Coach and a Mentor

- must be an active listener, use powerful questions and know when to switch between stances;nFacilitative

- must be able to both lead and support the team;nCompetent in conflict management and resolution

- must be able to facilitate discussion and consider alternatives or different approaches;nAssertive

- must be able to ensure Agile practices, values and ways of working are adhered to, must be able to be a voice of reason and authority and make the tough calls where needed;nFocused on the delivery of value

- through the lens of team efficacy, working with other stakeholders to maximise the delivery of value from the team's endeavoursnSeeking Continual improvement

- must strive to be a high-performing team, continually looking for opportunities to learn new tools and techniques, whilst seizing opportunities to learn from experience;nPromoting team empowerment

- encourages and demands self-organisation from the team;nPromoting team transparency

- must promote a culture of disclosure and transparency both within the team and to the wider business about development and progress to grow business trust.nSecurity ClearancenDue to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to hold an active eDV before applying for this opportunity.nHow we will support you

Work-life balance is important; you can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working, and many of our roles include hybrid working enabling a mix of working from home and in the officenYou'll get 25 days holiday a year and the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year beforenOur flexible benefits package includes private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and morenYou'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAEnYou'll be part of our company bonus schemenYou are welcome to join any/all of our Employee Resource groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.nAbout our teamnOur people are what differentiates us, they are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions. Our breadth of work across the Public Sector provides diverse opportunities for our people to develop their careers in new areas of expertise and with new clients.nYou'll be part of a big company, but we try to create a culture that feels like a small one. The work will stretch you and be challenging, but we encourage a healthy work-life balance. Most of all, we know teams who work well together also perform well. We'll do everything we can to ensure you have fun at work, and in social activities outside of it whether that's virtually or in person, as conditions allow.nWe have a rich history of working within National Security. In fact, we have over 40 years' experience of delivering advice and solutions to our customers in this sector, supporting them in carrying out their vital missions.nWhy BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.nPlease be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.nLife at BAE Systems Digital IntelligencenWe are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.nBy embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.nInclusion is integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.nDivision overview: Capabilities

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Capabilities is the engine that keeps the business moving forward. It is the largest area of Digital Intelligence, containing our Engineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement the defence solutions and digital transformation projects that make us a globally recognised brand in both the public and private sector.nAs a member of the Capabilities team, you will be creating and managing the solutions that earn us our place in an ever changing digital world. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.

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Our client, a leading digital transformation consultancy, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is crucial in fostering an agile mindset and driving successful project delivery across multiple workstreams. You will be instrumental in coaching and mentoring development teams, product owners, and stakeholders on agile principles, practices, and values.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coach and mentor multiple Scrum teams to improve their agile maturity and self-organization.
• Guide and support Product Owners in backlog management, user story refinement, and effective prioritization.
• Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder team progress, escalating where necessary.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and transparency within the teams.
• Help stakeholders understand and adopt agile methodologies.
• Track and report on team velocity, burndown charts, and other agile metrics.
• Advocate for agile best practices and drive adoption of agile tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with other Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters to share best practices and ensure consistency.
• Contribute to the development of our client's agile framework and standards.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a complex, distributed environment.
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and other agile frameworks.
• Excellent coaching, facilitation, and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and lifecycles.
• Experience with agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced CSM (A-CSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II).
• Agile Coach Certification (e.g., ICP-ACC, CEC) is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to driving change and fostering collaboration.

This is a fully remote opportunity based in the UK, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within the country. We are looking for individuals passionate about agile and dedicated to helping teams achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote-first culture and is adept at building strong relationships virtually. Join us and be a catalyst for agile excellence in a company that values innovation and continuous learning. If you are a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a forward-thinking technology company, is looking for an experienced Lead Scrum Master & Agile Coach to guide their project teams. This role is based in our dynamic Derby, Derbyshire, UK office, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will be responsible for fostering Agile best practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, removing impediments, and coaching teams to achieve high performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include coaching and mentoring multiple Scrum Masters; ensuring adherence to Agile principles and Scrum framework across product development teams; facilitating sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives; identifying and resolving team impediments; promoting a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability; and assisting Product Owners with backlog refinement and prioritization. You will also be instrumental in driving organizational Agile transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Agile methodologies, with at least 4 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. Professional Scrum Master (PSM) II or III, Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent certification is mandatory. Strong knowledge of various Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience in coaching technical and non-technical teams are essential. Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills are required. If you are passionate about Agile transformation and have a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards success, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. Join us in Derby and help us build high-performing, Agile-centric product teams.

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Coach with active eDV clearance to enable high-performing delivery teams in a secure, mission-critical environment. You will foster collaboration, remove impediments, and guide teams in applying agile practices that ensure focus, adaptability, and continuous improvement. This role requires an individual who can balance servant leadership with effective facilitation, coaching, and a deep understanding of agile frameworks to help teams thrive and deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Support teams in identifying and removing blockers to enable smooth delivery Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and coaching Use agile metrics (cycle time, velocity, burn-up/down charts) to track progress and promote transparency Adapt and scale practices across teams and programmes using SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, or the Spotify Model Facilitate alignment and collaboration across distributed teams using digital collaboration tools Act as an agile coach for both delivery teams and stakeholders, encouraging adoption of lean-agile values Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach supporting multiple delivery teams Strong facilitation skills with the ability to create safe, collaborative environments Practical experience with JIRA, Confluence, and related agile delivery tools Excellent stakeholder communication and coaching abilities Experience applying different scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify Model) in complex organisations Comfortable coaching in secure, high-stakes delivery settings Desired Certifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent) Additional certifications in SAFe or advanced agile coaching frameworks are advantageous Clearance Requirement This position requires active eDV clearance . Applications without this clearance cannot be considered. Would you like me to tailor this advert to sound more people-focused and motivational (to attract servant leaders) or more delivery-focused and structured (to emphasise agile frameworks and governance)?

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master / Agile Coach with active eDV clearance to enable high-performing delivery teams in a secure, mission-critical environment. You will foster collaboration, remove impediments, and guide teams in applying agile practices that ensure focus, adaptability, and continuous improvement. This role requires an individual who can balance servant leadership with effective facilitation, coaching, and a deep understanding of agile frameworks to help teams thrive and deliver at pace. Key Responsibilities Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Support teams in identifying and removing blockers to enable smooth delivery Encourage a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven insights and coaching Use agile metrics (cycle time, velocity, burn-up/down charts) to track progress and promote transparency Adapt and scale practices across teams and programmes using SAFe, LeSS, Kanban, or the Spotify Model Facilitate alignment and collaboration across distributed teams using digital collaboration tools Act as an agile coach for both delivery teams and stakeholders, encouraging adoption of lean-agile values Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach supporting multiple delivery teams Strong facilitation skills with the ability to create safe, collaborative environments Practical experience with JIRA, Confluence, and related agile delivery tools Excellent stakeholder communication and coaching abilities Experience applying different scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify Model) in complex organisations Comfortable coaching in secure, high-stakes delivery settings Desired Certifications Certified Scrum Master (CSM or equivalent) Additional certifications in SAFe or advanced agile coaching frameworks are advantageous Clearance Requirement This position requires active eDV clearance . Applications without this clearance cannot be considered. Would you like me to tailor this advert to sound more people-focused and motivational (to attract servant leaders) or more delivery-focused and structured (to emphasise agile frameworks and governance)?

AGILE COACH : WPP OPEN - Contract / Permanent

LondonnWPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.nWorking at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 115,000 accomplished people in 110 countries. WPP has headquarters in New York, London and Singapore and a corporate presence in major markets worldwide.nWe create transformative ideas and outcomes for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce, and technology.nWPP and our award-winning agencies work with most of the world's biggest companies and organisations – from Ford, Unilever and P&G to Google, HSBC, and the UN.nWhy we're hiring:nAs an Agile Coach for the WPP Open Programme, you will play a pivotal role in embedding Agile principles and practices within teams across the organisation. You will work closely with leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to enable a culture of agility, foster continuous improvement, and ensure high-performing teams. This role requires deep expertise in Agile frameworks, strong facilitation skills, and the ability to inspire and coach teams toward self-organisation and operational excellence.nWhat you'll be doing:nAgile Transformation and CoachingnDrive Agile adoption across teams, departments, and projects within the WPP Open Programme.nAct as a mentor and coach to teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership to build Agile capabilities and foster self-governing, high-performing teams.nSupport the scaling of Agile practices, tailoring frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.) to fit the programme's unique needs.nFacilitate Agile ceremonies, workshops, and retrospectives to drive collaboration, alignment, and continuous improvement.nTeam and Stakeholder EngagementnCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Agile values, principles, and best practices.nEducate and engage leadership and stakeholders on Agile principles, enabling their role in supporting Agile transformations.nHelp resolve impediments that block team progress, working closely with stakeholders to streamline workflows and remove barriers.nContinuous Improvement and MetricsnAdvocate a culture of feedback and learning, driving continuous improvement in team processes and outcomes.nDevelop and track Agile metrics to measure team performance, program progress, and the impact of Agile adoption.nProvide actionable insights and recommendations based on metrics and retrospectives to optimise delivery and team efficiency.nChange Management and FacilitationnAdvocate for Agile mindsets and cultural shifts, building a shared understanding of its benefits throughout the organisation.nFacilitate workshops and training sessions to educate teams on Agile frameworks and improve their ability to adapt to changing demands.nSupport teams through organisational changes, ensuring transitions are smooth and sustainable.nDesired Skills and Experience:nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; certifications in Agile frameworks (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Program Consultant, ICAgile Certified Professional) are actively preferred.nExperience: 5+ years as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar role, with a proven track record of driving Agile transformations in large organisations.nAgile Expertise: Deep knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, etc.) and the ability to tailor approaches to diverse team needs.nFacilitation Skills: Exceptional facilitation skills to guide teams, lead workshops, and mediate conflicts to build alignment and consensus.nLeadership and Communication: Strong ability to engage, influence, and coach stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.nProblem-Solving: Skilled at identifying and addressing impediments, using creativity and collaboration to develop effective solutions.nTechnical Proficiency: Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or equivalent platforms to support transparency and collaboration.nWho you are:nYou're open :

We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views.nYou're optimistic :

We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures for our people, our clients and our communities.nYou're extraordinary:

we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing.nWhat we'll give you:nPassionate, inspired people

– We promote a culture of people that do extraordinary work.nScale and opportunity

– We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.nChallenging and stimulating work

– Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?n#LI-OnsitenWPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability.

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