Agile Architect

Agile Architect – Enterprise Agile Transformation Leadership
Location: Remote, USA
Rate: $90 - $100 USD per hour (W2 Preferred)
Job Type: Contract, 5 Months +
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Agile Architect to lead enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives.

This individual will play a pivotal role in partnering with senior stakeholders to execute large-scale Agile adoption, guide organizational change, and embed sustainable Lean-Agile capabilities across all levels of the enterprise.
This is an opportunity for a transformation leader with strong coaching capabilities and hands-on experience implementing scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile, along with modern engineering practices including DevOps, AI, and Product Management at scale.
Key Responsibilities: Agile Transformation Leadership:

- Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement enterprise-wide Agile transformation strategies.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the C-suite and portfolio leaders to support large-scale operating model changes.
- Facilitate organizational change management (OCM) to promote Agile values and culture at all levels.

Coaching & Mentoring:

- Coach executives, portfolio leaders, and delivery teams on Agile mindset, DevOps principles, and emerging technologies like AI and GenAI.
- Mentor internal coaches and change agents to build long-term Agile maturity and internal capability.
- Lead and supervise culturally diverse, distributed teams of 2 to 10 consultants depending on engagement size and complexity.

Framework Implementation:

- Guide the implementation of Agile scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Disciplined Agile), tailoring methods to organizational context.
- Provide hands-on support in embedding Lean-Agile, DevOps, Product Management, and AI-based delivery models across technology and business units.
- Ensure continuous alignment between business strategy and Agile delivery.

Metrics & Continuous Improvement:

- Define Agile KPIs and track Agile maturity and business outcome metrics.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement using retrospectives, system thinking, and feedback loops.

Collaboration & Communication:

- Act as a bridge between business and technology teams to promote transparency and shared accountability.
- Conduct Agile workshops, training sessions, and executive briefings to build enterprise-wide awareness and alignment.

Key Requirements:

- 10+ years of experience, including enterprise-level Agile coaching and transformation leadership.
- Deep expertise in Agile frameworks, including SAFe (SPC certified preferred), LeSS, and Disciplined Agile.
- Proven experience coaching C-level stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams.
- Strong background in Agile adoption across engineering, DevOps, AI/GenAI, and product management functions.
- Previous experience in software development, IT delivery, or as a Product Owner/Manager in large-scale environments is advantageous.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing distributed Agile transformation teams.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Thought leadership (e.g., published white papers or conference speaking engagements) is a strong plus.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

- 10+ years of Agile transformation experience with hands-on enterprise coaching across technology and business.
- Holds SAFe SPC certification and experience implementing at least one other scaling framework.
- Proven ability to coach senior leaders and executives while leading Agile at scale initiatives.
- Has worked in environments that leverage AI, GenAI, Agentic AI, and modern DevOps practices in delivery.
- Past experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in a scaled Agile setting.
- Demonstrated success managing Agile coaches or consultants in global, distributed teams.
- Experience in OCM (Organizational Change Management) and Agile adoption strategy.
- Strong thought leadership, with experience publishing content or speaking at Agile/DevOps conferences.