Agile Coach

An Amazing Career Opportunity for an Agile Coach !! 

Location: Krakow, Poland

Job ID: 42994

We are seeking a highly flexible and experienced hands-on Agile Coach who will join our Agile Program Management Office (APMO) as we continue to mature our implementation of Agile and Lean. 

You will be working across multiple international teams, guiding product owners, engineering leads, Scrum Masters, and business stakeholders in the practical application of Agile and Lean principles. This role combines strategic coaching across global teams with tactical SAFe implementation, working closely with the Release Train Engineers (RTE) to drive agile transformation and excellence – initially for our newly created Reader Business Unit.

You will be a catalyst for organizational and cultural change, working at both team and program levels to build sustainable agile practices that deliver real business value. Although the job might require stepping into temporary agile team roles to help teams that are early in their agile journey, this is not a role for someone who simply wants to facilitate ceremonies—you'll be expected to challenge the status quo, surface difficult truths, and drive meaningful change.

A key responsibility includes supporting or establishing a Lean-Agile Community of Practice, encouraging consistency, learning, and continuous improvement across delivery teams.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

Identification Technologies (IDT):

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

As our Agile Coach, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Educating, mentoring, and conducting tailored coaching sessions on Scrum, Kanban and Agile values for teams across France, South Africa, the UK and Poland to improve their Agile effectiveness and maturity
• Diagnosing systemic impediments preventing teams from executing effectively, including organizational structures, processes, and cultural barriers
• Facilitating difficult conversations with relevant engineering leadership about structural changes needed to support Agile implementation and execution
• Help in onboarding new teams or members to the APMO's Agile practices and tooling
• Directly observing and coaching teams during sprints, ceremonies, and day-to-day work (not just drop-in visits), promoting a psychologically safe environment so real impediments surface and get addressed
• Supporting Backlog Management by assisting Product Owners/Managers with backlog prioritization, refinement, and ensuring readiness
• Assuming the interim Scrum Master role when teams require temporary support or during transitions
• Providing backup support and co-facilitation to the RTE during PI Planning and other critical ART events
• Helping SMS and PO understanding and executing their roles within the broader SAFe context to support our scaling efforts
• Collaborating closely with the Head of APMO and other APMO roles (e.g., Lean Portfolio Manager, Scrum Masters, Product Managers) to ensure consistent practices and support.
• Global team coaching and development
• Interim leadership and support
• Agile Release Train support
• Global collaboration and SAFe integration
• Community building and knowledge sharing

Your Experience and Background include:           

• 5+ years in agile project management or coordination roles across multi-team initiatives
• Hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in cross-functional environments
• Experience guiding new teams through agile adoption and establishing agile ceremonies
• Involvement in developing or supporting Agile or Lean Communities of Practice
• Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe)
• Strong facilitation skills for planning, retrospectives, and cross-team alignment
• Collaborative and approachable, with a servant-leader mindset
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and agile delivery tools
• Ability to coach a range of roles—POs, engineers, business stakeholders—toward agile maturity
• Effective at balancing delivery needs with agile best practices
• Comfortable shifting between coordination, coaching, and facilitation as needed
• Skilled at working with distributed teams across time zones
• Passionate about continuous improvement and agile culture
• Clear communicator with strong organizational and people skills

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process. 

We would like to inform you that the ‘Procedure for reporting violations of the law applicable at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Poland S.A company’ has been introduced. , the content of which is available at www.assaabloy.com.pl/pl under ‘Company documents’ and  ‘Privacy Center’

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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