Sr. Agile Coach-Banking

Are you ready to lead Agile transformations at a large scale?
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Agile Coach-Bankingto support and enhance Agile practices across multiple squads and leadership levels. The Senior Agile Coach will be responsible for coaching approximately 5 to 12 squads, fostering continuous improvement, and working closely with leaders, Product Owners, and Agile Chapter Leads to drive Agile maturity within a complex banking environment.
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor multiple squads in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks as appropriate
Provide hands‑on support for Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
Assist Product Owners in developing effective user stories and product backlogs
Implement and improve team measurement practices to track Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness
Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across teams and leadership
Collaborate with Agile Chapter Leads to align coaching efforts and share best practices
Assess team needs and determine where coaching will have the greatest impact
Promote an Agile mindset and foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation
Support teams in adopting Agile tools, techniques, and frameworks
Conduct training sessions for teams and leadership in Agile principles and practices
Desired Skill-Set
10+ years of relevant experience, including extensive hands‑on Agile coaching in complex environments
Proven ability to coach, mentor, teach, and facilitate Agile practices
Experience working with Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
Strong skills in team development, Product Owner coaching, user story writing, and Agile ceremonies
Exceptional facilitation, relationship‑building, conflict management, and communication skills
Ability to navigate and influence senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
Adept at assessing team needs and delivering tailored coaching solutions
Nice to Have
Experience facilitating Product Increment Planning or Big Room Planning
Supportive experience in design‑thinking activities and discovery sprints
Background in banking, financial services, or regulated enterprises
Supporting business teams, marketing, or non‑technology functions
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology‑enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision‑making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.
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