Agile Coach

As a Senior Value Management Advisor the consultant acts as a specialist and subject matter expert in benefits management. They design and implement value management practices support teams in documenting value initiatives and optimize prioritization processes and tools across platforms.

The advisor ensures the application of best practices and promotes alignment between platforms. They also act as a transformation agent by facilitating the adoption of benefits management practices and supporting both technology and business teams in their practical implementation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Establish and structure benefits management and prioritization practices across platforms
  
• Define together with business and technology teams the expected benefits of strategic initiatives and ensure traceability
  
• Support platforms in implementing value-based prioritization mechanisms (e.g. WSJF)
  
• Guide teams in integrating practices into existing operating models
  
• Facilitate the adoption of practices through workshops coaching and team support
  
• Understand organizational issues resistance and challenges and adapt support accordingly
  
• Assess platform maturity and recommend concrete improvements
  

Expected Deliverables:

• Definition and structuring of benefits (value indicators measurable outcomes strategic alignment)
  
• Implementation of tailored prioritization frameworks including criteria weighting and decision-making mechanisms
  
• Creation of guides templates and value management tools
  
• Facilitation of prioritization and value-definition workshops
  
• Hands-on support for teams to ensure real adoption of practices
  
• Recommendations for improvement based on organizational maturity
  

Requirements

Key Skills Required:

• Ability to influence without direct authority
  
• Facilitation of prioritization workshops (WSJF or equivalent)
  
• Ability to translate benefits and strategy into measurable value
  
• Systems thinking and understanding of complex organizational challenges
  
• Ability to mobilize and engage multidisciplinary teams
  
• Excellent communication and ability to simplify complex concepts
  
• Action-oriented mindset and adaptability
  

Required Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  
• Experience in benefits management and prioritization
  
• Expertise in SAFe and WSJF
  
• Experience in advisory roles within project or transformation environments
  
• Experience in coaching and/or mentoring
  
• Strong understanding of Agile principles
  
• Certifications such as PMI-ACP SAFe SPC CDAP or equivalent
  
• Proficiency in Agile Lean and DevOps environments
  
• Knowledge of Jira Confluence and SharePoint