Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead (447387) POST NUMBER: 447417
DETAILS
Location: Plano, TX 75074 (onsite 4-days per week M-TH)
Position Type: Direct-Hire
Hourly / Salary: to $150K 15% bonus structure
JOB SUMMARY
Vaco Technology is currently seeking an Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead for a Direc-Hire opportunity that is located in Plano, TX 75074 (onsite 4-days per week M-TH). The Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead will guide the Agile transformation by embedding best practices and fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment. The Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead will ensure consistent delivery and clarity in requirements, empowering teams through coaching and standardizing Agile frameworks across the organization.
- Assess Agile Maturation – Tailoring Strategies to Enhance Team Performance / Speed of Delivery
- Standardize / Improve Processes – Requirements Intake / Planning / Refinement
- Facilitate / Mentor Teams – Agile Ceremonies / Framework Adoption (SCRUM / SAFe / Kanban)
- Drive Adoption of Agile Toole – Ensuring Traceability / Visibility Across Workflows
- Coach Leaders / Stakeholders Supporting Agile Delivery / High-Performing Teams
About the Project: This position is responsible for leading the organization’s transition from a traditional Waterfall delivery model to a fully defined and scalable Agile environment. The Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead will architect and implement Agile frameworks, including defining team structures, roles, ceremonies, tooling, and delivery processes, within a greenfield context. Initially functioning as a hands-on contributor, the Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead will also play a strategic role in building and scaling Agile capabilities across multiple business units. Over time, they will be responsible for standing up and leading cross-functional Agile teams, hiring key roles to support growth, and managing multiple direct reports. Key priorities in the first 6–12 months include establishing standardized intake and execution processes, enabling product-focused agility, and guiding the organization through the cultural and structural changes necessary for sustained Agile adoption. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, a deep understanding of Agile and SCRUM frameworks (SAFe, SCRUM-of-SCRUMs, Kanban, etc.), and the ability to effectively interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Certifications (1 certifications required): CSP (Certified SCRUM Professional) / SPC (SAFe Program Consultant) / ICAgile Certified Professional (ICE-AC / ICP-ACC) / CSM (Certified SCRUM Master)
- Agile Coach / SCRUM Master Lead – Setup Agile Framework/Greenfield / Guide Transition from Traditional Waterfall Methodologies
- Agile Coach – Formal Agile Coaching / Mentoring Project Teams Through Transformations | Strong Team Facilitation / Mentoring / Conflict Resolution | Developing Self-Organizing / Empowered Teams
- Agile Mastery (deep understanding) – Leading Teams in Applying Practices Effectively
- Change Agent – Influencing Culture / Support Agile Leadership / Continuously Improving Delivery Models
- Requirements Management – Facilitating Requirements Gathering / Writing User Stories / Aligning Deliverables with Business Goals
- SCRUM Frameworks (deep understanding) – Implementing Multiple Forms of SCRUM (SCRUM-of-SCRUM / Kanban / SAFe / Nexus, etc.)
- Project Management Tools – JIRA / Confluence / X-Ray / Azure DevOps / Agile Process Automation Tools
- Financial Services / Healthcare Insurance Industry Experience (required)
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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