Senior Agile Coach at Datonomy Solutions
Salary
Not disclosed
Job Type
full time
Posted
13 days ago
Closing date
29 Jun 2026
Job Description
About the position
We are seeking a Senior Agile Coach to operate at enterprise level within a highly complex, fast-paced digital environment.
This role requires a seasoned Agile leader with a strong technical foundation, capable of influencing senior stakeholders, driving delivery across multiple teams, and embedding Agile best practices at scale.
The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising flow efficiency, improving delivery performance, and strengthening Agile maturity across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach and guide multiple Agile teams within a complex, scaled environment
- Operate in a Release Train Engineer (RTE)-type capacity, coordinating across teams and stakeholders
- Drive Agile transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies at programme and enterprise level
- Improve flow efficiency and delivery throughput using Lean principles
- Engage and influence senior business and technical stakeholders
- Bridge the gap between engineering teams and business leadership
- Embed systems thinking and scalable Agile practices (SAFe)
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Senior Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Strong background in software engineering, development, or technical environments
- Experience working in large-scale, complex organisations
- Ability to manage and coach multiple teams simultaneously
- Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence at senior stakeholder level
- Deep understanding of:
- SAFe frameworks
- Lean principles
- Flow efficiency and delivery metrics
Qualifications & Certifications
- Relevant technical degree or qualification
- SAFe certification (e.g., SAFe Practice Consultant preferred)
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
- Project Management certification (PMI or equivalent)
- Agile-related certifications
Key Success Factors
- Strong cultural fit within a high-performance environment
- Ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
- High resilience and strong personality to engage demanding stakeholders
- Proven ability to drive alignment across business and technology
- Experience improving delivery across multiple teams and value streams
Desired Skills:
- Senior
- Agile
- Coach
About the employer
Datonomy Solutions (cape Town)
Datonomy Solutions (cape Town) is a hiring organisation operating in Cape Town within the it & technology sector. They are currently recruiting for the Senior Agile Coach at Datonomy Solutions role advertised on this page. Visit the official application link for more about the company, its culture and the team you would be joining.
Originally posted at www.careerjunction.co.za
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