Scrum Lead/ Agile Coach

Position: Scrum Lead / Agile Coach Location: Texas (Hybrid - onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and Friday) Duration: Contract Job ID: 178607 Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Lead / Agile Coach to help cross-functional teams improve the flow of value from idea generation through delivery. This role will coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Professional Scrum practices, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will remove impediments, promote transparency, facilitate Agile events, and help teams become self-organizing, high-performing delivery teams. Responsibilities: Coach teams in Agile methodologies, Professional Scrum practices, and other frameworks that improve agility, delivery outcomes, and value creation. Optimize the flow of work from idea generation through release by identifying and reducing rework, waste, bottlenecks, and delivery impediments. Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and team events, including planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement, as needed. Promote transparency through information radiators, progress reporting, and clear visibility into barriers, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Coach Product Owners and Product Managers on empirical product planning, backlog management, prioritization, and maintaining a healthy Product Backlog. Help teams adopt new ways of working, develop self-organization, and cultivate a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement. Serve as an internal Agile trainer and contribute to the learning and development of one or more teams. Partner with stakeholders across the organization to drive Agile adoption, resolve conflicts, and support continuous delivery practices. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. At least 6 years of relevant experience in an Agile environment. Hands-on experience coaching Agile methodologies, practices, and tools to delivery teams and stakeholders. Active Scrum Master certification, such as CSM, PSM, SSM, or another recognized Scrum certification. Experience working within or supporting a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. Strong knowledge of servant leadership, situational awareness, conflict resolution, team empowerment, transparency, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and foster an inclusive, productive team environment. Nice to Have Skills and Experience: Experience driving Agile methodology, process, and tool adoption across a cross-functional organization. Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Interview Process: Two interview rounds: the first interview will be virtual, followed by an onsite interview. About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $55 - $60/Hr on W2 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global, do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at