System One

Job Title: Agile Product Coach

Location: Vienna, VA

Contractor Work Model: Hybrid, onsite 2-3 days a week

W2 or 1099 contractors only

Description

To coach, train and mentor employees at all levels of the organization on Agile principles.

Cultivate Agile mindset by demonstrating and teaching values of the Agile Manifesto as well as the technical skills that form the underlying principles and methods. This Agile Coach plays a critical role in helping our teams adopt and mature modern product management practices. This role partners closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business leaders to embed a product mindset, drive customer-focused outcomes, and improve delivery flow across the product lifecycle.

As a trusted advisor, the Coach guides teams through practical methods for defining value, prioritizing work, developing MVPs, and creating feedback loops that inform continuous improvement.

They work hands-on with teams to elevate skills, provide frameworks and tools, and ensure alignment between product strategy and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Teach, lead, and mentor cross-functional business groups to build, sustain, and strengthen Agile values, SAFe and scrum concepts and practices, providing them the necessary tools and guidance to

successfully implement across high-impact programs throughout the enterprise

• Coach teams in scrum tasks (e.g., sprint planning, user story mapping, estimations, daily stand ups, demos, retrospective discussions, etc.)
• Ensure Agile project metrics are being tracked and monitored for indications of potential problem areas and assist teams in identifying and implementing solutions to address the problems
• Coach Product Managers, Product Owners, and teams on product management principles and practices.
• Facilitate workshops on discovery, MVP definition, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.
• Help translate strategic goals into actionable product plans and measurable outcomes.
• Guide teams in lean product practices, value hypothesis development, and customer feedback loops.
• Support teams in developing clear product visions and customer-focused goals.
• Identify skill gaps and help design targeted training and enablement programs.
• Collaborate with Agile Coaches, Change Leads, and Process Analysts for cohesive support.
• Contribute to evolving enterprise product frameworks and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and customer -centricity.

Qualifications

• Significant Experience working in an Agile environment (e.g., Scrum, SAFe, DevOps, etc.),

successfully coaching and transitioning teams, programs, and portfolios

• Experience in successful Agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
• Experience in implementing Product Operating Model
• Significant Experience in Product Management, product coaching, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of agile product development and lean principles.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and guide diverse audiences.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others in product thinking.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.