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 partner 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 Dev Ops, AI, and Product Management at scale.

• 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.

• Coach executives, portfolio leaders, and delivery teams on Agile mindset, Dev Ops 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.

• 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, Dev Ops, Product Management, and AI‑based delivery models across technology and business units.
• Ensure continuous alignment between business strategy and Agile delivery.

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

• 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.

• 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, Dev Ops, 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.

• 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 Dev Ops 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/Dev Ops conferences.