
Agile Coach
- Santa Fe, Tamps.
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
Our team is guided by values such as Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance, and empowered to make a real impact through science and compassion.Join us on our mission to improve lives worldwide.The OpportunityTakeda’s Agile Coaches play a pivotal role in enabling the adoption and sustainability of Takeda’s Agile Framework (TAF). They foster high-performing Agile teams, drive cultural transformation, and ensure effective delivery of business outcomes across diverse domains, including supply chain operations.Responsibilities
- Guide Agile teams in adopting Takeda’s Agile Framework through methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean, tailored to team and business context.
- Apply Agile Coaching techniques (e.g., mentoring, teaching, facilitating, and professional coaching) to support teams and leaders in their Agile journey.
- Partner with Product Managers/Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members to enhance team dynamics, psychological safety, and delivery of customer value.
- Support Agile maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives across teams and departments.
- Facilitate change management practices to help individuals and teams navigate organizational transformation, resistance, and mindset shifts.
- Advise technical leads on team formation, capability building, and long-term sustainability of Agile practices.
- Promote Agile ways of working, identifying opportunities to improve flow, responsiveness, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Enable effective use of Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro to support transparency, alignment, and delivery.
- Collaborate with Functional/Chapter Leads to embed Agile/Lean principles into organizational structures and governance.
- Design and deliver learning experiences using instructional design methodologies to build Agile capabilities across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience in Agile/Lean environments, with demonstrated success in coaching teams and leaders.
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe), OKRs, and Agile scaling frameworks.
- Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the ability to adapt to different team maturity levels.
- Experience in organizational change management and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage across all levels of a global organization.
- Experience in applying Agile principles in supply chain or operations contexts is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Miro) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Business acumen and intellectual curiosity, with a growth mindset and adaptability to ambiguity.
- Fluent in English.
- Experience in the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry.
- Industry-recognized Agile Coaching certifications (e.g., ICP-ACC, ICP-CAT, SAFe SPC, Certified Scrum Professional).
- Exposure to DevOps practices and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience applying Agile methodologies in supply chain or manufacturing environments.
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Non-capped food vouchers and savings fund contributions
- Comprehensive insurance coverage: life, medical, dental, and vision
- Additional paid time off
- Extended leave policies, including maternity, paternity, bereavement, and volunteer days
- And more!