Agile Coach

Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in securing the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description:
We are looking for a Senior Agile Coach to join our dynamic team.
What You Will Work On:
Participate in the customer’s transformation journey, contributing to an exciting build-up and development phase.
Collaborate with and support internal stakeholders in adopting and refining agile development practices.
Set up and lead agile meetings, ensuring effective communication and documentation of progress and working methods.
Create conditions for development/management teams and the organization to achieve their goals.
Support development teams, leaders, and managers in aligning with the client’s agile methods.
Manage and enhance the collaboration between operations and IT.
Lead, train, and coach managers, leaders, and teams in implementing and advancing the client’s agile development model.
Actively contribute to the implementation and customization of Jira to support agile workflows.

What You Bring:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant disciplines or equivalent work experience.
Extensive experience in change management and transforming waterfall projects into agile projects.
Strong understanding of IT and IT infrastructure.
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence, including adapting these tools to support agile methodologies.
At least 5-10 years of experience as an Agile Coach or in a similar role.
Ability to take a holistic view, make quick and informed decisions, and lead with inspiration.
Excellent pedagogical and communication skills, with the ability to work in a structured and analytical manner.
Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
Experience in the banking or financial industry related to payments or from the IT consulting industry is highly valued.

Personal Characteristics:
Analytical, change-prone, and driven with strong presentation and communication skills.
Responsive and skilled at building relationships and trust.
Focused on quality, detail-oriented, and structured in approach.