Which activities occur in Agile Coach job ads and how often? What is required?

The job advertisements for Agile Coach jobs list all the requirements that a company places on potential employees for a position. Jobseekers will find all the important information about the position they are looking for in the advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • Further information about the employer

This information about the Agile Coach job varies from company to company. We have selected, viewed and summarized the information for you from relevant job advertisements on various job platforms*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Agile coach
  • Agile consultant
  • Agile mentor
  • Agile trainer
  • Agile therapist
  • Agile Facilitator
  • Agile Consultant
  • Scrum Master
  • Scrum Coach
  • Agile Transformation Coach
  • Lean Coach
  • Agile Delivery Manager
  • Agile Lead
  • Agile Evangelist
  • Continuous Improvement Coach
  • Agile Program Manager
  • Change Agent
  • Agile Operations Coach
  • Enterprise Agile Coach
  • Agile Project Manager

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in the Agile Coach job:

Coaching and advising teams - to implement agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban or Lean as an agile coach. This also includes support in the further development of the agile mindset and the practical application of the methods in day-to-day work.

approx. 35% of the time

Supporting managers - working closely with managers to promote agile principles at all levels of the organization. This includes advising on leadership practices that support team collaboration and self-organization.

approx. 25% of the time

Facilitating workshops and trainings - conducting workshops, trainings and retrospectives to disseminate agile knowledge and promote continuous improvement of processes.

approx. 15% of the time

Monitoring of agile processes and metrics - The agile coach monitors and evaluates the implementation of agile processes, identifies areas for improvement and helps to define appropriate metrics that measure the progress and effectiveness of the agile way of working.

approx. 15% of the time

Promoting a culture of continuous improvement - An important part of agile coaching is promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. This includes supporting the introduction of a feedback culture and learning processes within the teams.

approx. 10% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for an Agile Coach job

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic education or studies
  • Certified coaching training
  • Professional experience
  • Continuing education, further training as an agile coach
Specialist knowledge for an Agile Coach job
  • Several years of professional experience in coaching and moderation
  • Industry-specific knowledge of the respective field of application (job market, application strategies, organizational development, Swiss vocational training system, apprenticeship and job market)
  • Sound experience in agile methods and in working with managers
  • For group and team coaching: consulting skills in group dynamic methods and interventions
  • Knowledge in the use of coaching tools and techniques as well as experience and skills in dealing with people
Personal characteristics
  • Empathy and trust
  • High personal initiative
  • Motivation and commitment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and conflict management skills
  • Living an agile culture
Other Agile Coach

Active listening and accompanying change processes - An important skill for understanding needs, recognizing problems and developing solutions that help the teams. The agile coach must be able to accompany change processes and overcome resistance to the introduction of agile practices.

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*All information listed here is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the Agile Coach job market. So that you know what is currently required.

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