Agile Technology Delivery Coach (Boston) Job at John Hancock, Boston, MA

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  • John Hancock
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

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Work location: Boston, USA

Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from home; remote work not available.

Manulife, a leading international financial services provider, is seeking a passionate and skilled Agile Coach to guide and mentor our US segment technology and agile teams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile principles, excellent coaching skills, and a proven track record of coaching teams.

Job Description

People Leader Role: Yes

Key Responsibilities

  • Educate and engage stakeholders on Agile values and principles.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions to enhance Agile understanding.
  • Mentor and coach Agile teams to adopt and improve practices.
  • Collaborate with teams to drive Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies and processes.
  • Identify and address obstacles hindering team progress.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Assess Agile maturity and develop strategies for improvement.
  • Adapt Agile practices for individual team members.
  • Lead Agile workshops for teams and stakeholders.
  • Promote Agile mindset and industry best practices across the organization.
  • Enable teams to self-manage and solve problems using Agile principles.
  • Develop metrics to report on Agile delivery effectiveness.
  • Manage Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and related platforms.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean).
  • Relevant Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, Certified Agile Coach).
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience managing change in complex environments.
  • Skilled in Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Planview.
  • Experience leading teams and working across software development, testing, business analysis, architecture, UX, and operations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field preferred.

Additional Information

We offer a flexible, inclusive environment supporting your growth and well-being. Manulife/John Hancock is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. For accommodations during the application process, contact [email protected].

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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