About the role

Role Overview

The Agile Coach will support an NYC client by guiding product teams, leaders, and stakeholders through enterprise Agile adoption and transformation initiatives across MTA-IT. This consultative role strengthens delivery practices, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment between product outcomes and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, and guide product teams, leaders, and stakeholders through Agile adoption and transformation across MTA-IT
Promote Agile principles and practices to enable large-scale transformation and improve enterprise Agile maturity
Coach teams on Agile frameworks and delivery methods, including Scrum and Kanban
Facilitate Agile training sessions, workshops, ceremonies, and ongoing team coaching activities
Partner cross-functionally to strengthen collaboration, improve delivery practices, and align outcomes to business objectives
Implement Agile best practices, tools, and continuous improvement approaches across product teams
Use delivery and performance metrics to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities
Operate consultatively to influence teams and leaders without direct managerial authority while supporting broader MTA-IT strategy

Mandatory Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of software development experience
At least 8 years of Agile coaching experience
Proven experience coaching Agile product transformations in large, complex environments
Demonstrated hands-on leadership of enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives
Strong background in change management, organizational design, and cultural transformation at scale
Hands-on knowledge of Agile frameworks and delivery practices (including Scrum and Kanban)
Experience facilitating Agile training sessions, workshops, and continuous improvement activities
Ability to use Agile metrics to improve decision-making and team performance

Certification / Education Requirements

Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC or ICP-ATF) or
Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or
SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent

Contract Details

Location: NY - Remote for East Coast
Duration: 12 months (potential extension)
Start date: 10/01/2026
Compensation: W2 hourly rate $62–$72/hour (exempt position; salary commensurate with experience)

What We Offer

Lead impactful public-sector transformation efforts and work with high-profile government initiatives
Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration
Collaborative environment emphasizing ownership, initiative, and continuous learning

About Cloud and Things

Cloud and Things helps solve complex public-sector IT challenges, with a focus on transforming government IT environments. The company delivers consulting and transformation support to clients by strengthening delivery practices and cross-functional collaboration. Their work emphasizes enterprise-scale change and measurable results.

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