Information TechnologyFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
Safaricom is the leading provider of converged communication solutions in Kenya. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Project Management, the Agile Coach will provide expertise to tribes/CoEs, squads and chapters in the adoption of agile ways of working, ensuring standardization and consistency of agile practices, cadence, and routines across teams.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership Coaching: Coach Tribe leads, Tribe Tech Leads, Team leads, Chapter Leads, and Product Owners. Empower squad/team members to deliver aspirational OKRs for business performance.
Innovation & Experimentation: Coach teams to identify value opportunities and run experiments to test them to drive an innovation culture.
Facilitation: Facilitate squads’ agile way of working through Safaricom Agile Blueprint best practices. Adhere to ceremonies including 6-week look aheads, 2-week sprints, POCLAC, PO sync, Monthly Tribe reviews, Big Room Planning, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
Training: Deliver training programs for all employees as part of agile capability building, including bootcamps, "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) sessions, and chapter-specific training.
Mentorship: Focus on squads and tribes' continuous improvement by creating a psychologically safe environment for healthy conflict and meaningful collaboration.
Agile Maturity: Conduct pulse surveys every two months to measure adoption of Agile principles. Perform people and mindset performance evaluations via 360-degree feedback.
Professional Development: Develop professional skills through the Agile Coach craft learning journey and coordinate chapter boosts for best practice sharing.
Capability Building: Provide ongoing agile capability building to tribes and squads through day-to-day coaching.
Standardization: Ensure integrity and accountability by upholding the company code of conduct, policies, and procedures including safety and health guidelines.
Requirements & Qualifications
Agile Knowledge: Demonstrate strong knowledge and background of agile concepts.
Certifications: Possess certifications in agile practices such as Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO).
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Industry Experience: Experience in the IT industry and a solid understanding of the full software development life cycle (SDLC).
Tooling: Experience with at least one tracking tool like Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Teams.
Product Management: Experience in writing and working with product requirements, features, and user stories is preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the Safaricom career portal on Oracle Cloud by visiting the following link: Apply Here
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Safaricom recruitment portal. Access the application via this link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1193802 which redirects to the official Oracle Cloud application page.
