Agile Coach

Value Stream Mapping : Experienced in designing, implementing, and optimizing Value Streams to enhance the flow of value across the organization and align teams with business objectives.

HP is seeking a highly skilled Agile Coach to drive effective ways of working across our rapidly growing Print organization. This role is part of the ADAPT Strategic Program, leading the Agile@Scale transformation across multiple geographies and technologies. As HP’s services and solutions businesses expand, this position will play a critical role in evolving our practices to meet the demands of a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

HP is seeking a highly skilled SAFe Agile Coach (SPC 6.0 or 5.X certified) to lead and scale Agile practices across its global Print organization. This dynamic role involves defining and implementing HP’s Agile strategy and business agility roadmap to enable internal customers to achieve their goals. The Agile Coach will train teams on Agile principles, coach individuals and teams toward improved ways of working, and foster collaboration across departments, including software development, testing, program management, and support. With exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, the ideal candidate will influence cultural change, promote innovation, and drive continuous improvement. This is a unique opportunity to shape HP’s future by enabling agility at scale while fostering psychological safety and building strong relationships across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• SAFe Transformation: Lead the implementation and scaling of SAFe practices across teams and departments to achieve organizational goals.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Guide Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), leaders, and team members to overcome impediments and enhance Agile maturity.
• Leadership Influence: Navigate all levels of the organization to influence cultural shifts, foster psychological safety, and drive management of change collaboratively with business SMEs.
• Training & Facilitation: Conduct workshops and training sessions on SAFe principles, roles, and best practices.
• Collaboration Tools Expertise: Utilize tools like Miro for brainstorming, Confluence, SharePoint, Smartsheet for process documentation, and Jira/Rally for Agile project management.
• Planning & Roadmaps: Develop actionable plans and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Deploy strong problem-solving skills and assertive communication to challenge thinking constructively while maintaining patience and resilience.
• Metrics & Reporting: Define and track key metrics to measure the success of Agile initiatives.
• Value Stream Mapping : Experienced in designing, implementing, and optimizing Value Streams to enhance the flow of value across the organization and align teams with business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) 6.0 or 5.X (mandatory).
• 7+ years of experience in Agile coaching with a focus on SAFe methodologies.
• Proven ability to establish strong relationships and influence change across all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in tools like Miro, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint or Smartsheet
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with a focus on psychological safety and group dynamics.
• Passionate about coaching others while exhibiting patience and resilience in challenging environments.