Role OverviewThe Agile Coach will support transformation progress by ensuring the World Bank Group's Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) can continuously improve delivery outcomes while strengthening governance, workforce readiness, and enterprise-wide operating model maturity. The role will involve coaching teams and leaders in adopting Agile ways of working, facilitating working sessions, and identifying delivery bottlenecks.
What You Will Do
The Agile Coach will coach teams and leaders in adopting Agile ways of working, including Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks. They will facilitate working sessions, team workshops, and leadership discussions to improve collaboration and accelerate delivery outcomes. The coach will also support teams in establishing effective backlog management, prioritization, and flow practices.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Agile Coach will partner with leaders and delivery teams to strengthen understanding of Agile principles, team dynamics, and effective collaboration practices. They will engage with stakeholders across ITS and the broader WBG community to build understanding of Agile ways of working and communicate clearly with executive leadership and business partners on how Agile practices improve transparency, collaboration, and value delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Agile coaching, software development, or related field
- Proven experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Visa sponsorship for international candidates
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