Warren
Job Description Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Agile Coach for a top Global Logistics & Transportation leader in Warren, NJ. This role is a strategic driver for the adoption, maturity, and scaling of Agile and DevOps practices across a massive global IT infrastructure. The Agile Coach will partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Program Managers to dismantle traditional Waterfall methodologies and implement high-performing, value-driven delivery frameworks. This is an international leadership position, requiring a seasoned professional capable of mentoring offshore teams across multiple continents and promoting a unified DevOps culture. Job Responsibilities • Methodology Transformation: Lead the organization-wide transition from Waterfall to Agile; coach global teams on Agile values, principles, and high-velocity best practices., • Framework Implementation: Support and guide teams through the expert application of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, Nexus, LeSS, and SAFe frameworks., • Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the PMO and program leadership to align Agile planning, execution, and reporting with global business objectives., • Curriculum Design & Training: Deliver interactive Agile workshops and training sessions utilizing Liberating Structures, Agile games, and modern interactive techniques., • DevOps Advocacy: Promote a robust DevOps culture, strengthening the collaboration between development and operations to streamline the CI/CD pipeline., • Continuous Improvement: Facilitate Agile ceremonies and lead retrospectives to drive measurable, long-term continuous improvement initiatives., • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field., • At least one recognized professional Agile certification (e.g., CSM, PSM, SAFe Agilist) is REQUIRED.Experience, • Minimum of 10+ years of experience working on large-scale IT projects., • Minimum of 2 years of formal Agile Coaching experience is REQUIRED., • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Scrum Master is REQUIRED., • Proven track record supporting large, complex, and offshore delivery teams., • Hands-on experience with Scaled Agile (LeSS, Nexus, or SAFe) and DevOps practices.Technical Skills & Competencies, • Knowledge of software design patterns and technical excellence practices (TDD, BDD, Automated Testing)., • Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps is highly preferred., • Exceptional command of English (written and verbal) for international stakeholder management., • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans, • Life insurance coverage, • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions, • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays, • Opportunities for career growth and advancement