GQS GmbH is hiring a freelance Agile IT Transformation Coach to support department-level implementation of agile ways of working within a customer's IT organization. You will be embedded in one IT department, serving as a direct contact for both team members and department leadership.
What You'll Do
- Act as the dedicated Agile Coach for one of three IT departments (30–50 employees)
- Support the introduction and continuous improvement of Jira, Confluence, and agile practices across teams
- Help design and moderate team and department-level meetings, retrospectives, and planning sessions
- Coach department leaders and team members on agile mindset, methods, and collaboration practices
- Translate outcomes from quarterly organizational development meetings into department-level initiatives
- Adapt coaching style to different maturity levels, from agile beginners to advanced teams
- Ensure alignment with the Head of Agile Transformation Management and other department coaches
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master in IT organizations
- Proven success in coaching both teams and department-level IT leadership
- Strong facilitation and moderation skills for meetings and workshops
- Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence
- Excellent communication, empathy, and stakeholder management skills
- Structured, pragmatic, and motivating working style
Nice to Have
- Experience with scaled agile frameworks like SAFe or LeSS
- German, Romanian, or Portuguese language skills
Technical Stack
- Jira
- Confluence
Team & Environment
You will be embedded in one IT department of 30–50 employees, serving as a direct contact for team members and department leadership. You will report to the Head of Agile Transformation Management and collaborate with other department coaches.
Work Mode
This is a remote freelance position. Candidates should be based in Germany.
