Agile Coach

b_labs is the transformation and digitization arm of B.TECH, on a mission to change the industry as we know it. We spearhead tech innovation at B.TECH, an organization that has been a cornerstone of the Egyptian retail industry. We are the engine powering B.TECH in achieving its goal of becoming the leading omni-channel platform for consumer electronics and appliances in Egypt. By joining b_labs, you will get to benefit from a collaborative startup environment, while also enjoying the stability of working within a company that has achieved strong growth year after year. You will be part of a visionary, customer-focused team with an ambitious mission--to become a trailblazer for digital retail within the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor individuals and teams on adopting agile mindset as a cultural shift
• Coach teams on agile practices and frameworks of choice, with a strong focus on Scrum practices
• Coach and mentor Engineering & Product teams to enhance release planning, agile ceremonies, continuous integration and continuous delivery practices
• Transfer knowledge and help teams continuously reflect and improve, becoming more effective in their roles and enhancing the outcome, through collaboration and quality practices
• Lead the overall relationship between lines of business (LOB) and the Agile COE (and other entities supporting agile Transformation),by relationship building, business development, facilitation and alignment with teams and leadership needs
• Onboard new groups or LOBs into the transformation process, provide overview presentation and evangelize agile practices
• Introduce suitable Agile methodologies and implement agility in the products delivery processes
• Continue to evangelize the need for top-down support for agile culture and values in order to achieve maximum results from the use of agile practices
• Demonstrate and share experiences and observations with all team members and ensure best practices are being used and recommends process improvement
• Oversee the overall objective cohesion of initiatives involving many agile teams and lead initiative performance
• Assess emerging trends/best practices and determine implications of proposed methodologies on meeting business unit strategy

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience acting as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in a fast-moving tech environment
• Certified (ICAgile / ACSM / Kanban / SAFe)
• Have deep knowledge of agile principles and the flexibility to adapt the gained experience to new and evolving environments
• Good experience in conducting Agile trainings
• Have experience with large-scale software delivery and/or agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
• Have experience with Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar agile delivery tools
• Have experience with Kanban or SAFe
• Have experience with release planning and CI/CD practices
• Characterized by hands-on mentality to directly coach or work with Engineering & Product teams
• Eligible to work in Egypt
• Degree in computer science or computer engineering is a plus

Benefits

Office environment: When you come to our b_labs office, you'll find creative workspaces, a well-equipped kitchen, and an open design to foster collaboration between teams.

Flexibility: You know best whether you want to work from home or in the office.

Equipment: From "Day 1" you will receive all the equipment you need be successful at work. Therefore, you can choose your laptop and get all the tools you need to stay on top of your game.