Portfolio Agile CoachSpecializing in Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) for a Randstad client in Washington, D.C., you will serve as the strategic architect responsible for aligning executive vision with enterprise-wide execution. Operating at the portfolio level, you will drive the transition from traditional project-based funding to Lean-Agile flow, implementing SAFe 6.0 methodologies to optimize value streams and governance. Your role is pivotal in mentoring leadership, dismantling systemic impediments, and fostering a high-transparency culture that leverages data-driven insights to accelerate delivery across the organization.ResponsibilitiesDrive Lean Portfolio Management: Facilitate key LPM and Agile Release Train (ART) events to ensure strategic alignment, investment transparency, and optimized flow.Executive & Leadership Coaching: Provide high-level mentorship to leaders and stakeholders on Agile operating models, governance structures, and Lean-Agile values.SAFe Training & Certification: Deliver and certify SAFe 6.0 courses across various roles (SA, SP, RTE, SSM, SASM) and facilitate SAFe Collaborate sessions.Implement OKR Frameworks: Collaborate with leadership to design and deploy OKRs for objective performance tracking and progress measurement.Conduct Maturity Assessments: Lead AgilityHealth maturity assessments, recommend strategic growth plans, and facilitate targeted improvement workshops.Champion Organizational Change: Identify and resolve enterprise-level impediments to improve productivity, reduce cycle times, and eliminate inefficiencies.Tooling & Metrics Strategy: Support the adoption and optimization of Jira Align, Confluence, and AgilityHealth to track transformation metrics and portfolio health.Foster Communities of Practice: Cultivate a continuous learning environment through Communities of Practice to encourage cross-functional innovation and autonomy.Develop Training Assets: Create Lean-Agile educational materials and lead the onboarding of new teams into the Agile ecosystem.QualificationsCertification: Active SAFe 6 Practice Consultant (SPC) certification is required.Coaching Expertise: Minimum of 6 years’ experience coaching Agile teams, with a proven focus on Portfolio-level transitions.Professional Background: 5+ years of experience in Engineering, IT, or related technical fields.Portfolio & Budgeting Mastery: Demonstrated experience guiding Agile portfolios, managing Lean budgeting, and transitioning regulated environments from Waterfall to Agile.Technical Tooling: Proficiency in enterprise Agile tools, specifically Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and AgilityHealth.Communication & Strategy: Strategic thinker with elite facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Travel: Ability to travel quarterly along the Northeast corridor for PI Planning events.
Portfolio Agile Coach (Lean Portfolio Management) in washington at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.