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Agile Coach

Zurich, Switzerland

About the Job

Join Sysmind GmbH, a premier SECO-licensed IT Consulting and Project Execution firm. At Sysmind, we don’t just implement frameworks; we catalyze organizational excellence. We partner with Switzerland’s leading enterprises to lead "mega-project" transitions and portfolio-wide transformations. As an Agile Coach within our consulting practice, you will be a strategic change agent, moving beyond team-level coaching to shape the delivery DNA of diverse industries including Finance, Pharma, Manufacturing, and the Public Sector.

Responsibilities
  • Enterprise Transformation: Lead large-scale Agile transitions and "mega-projects," customizing frameworks to drive measurable business value across multi-million dollar portfolios.

  • Strategic Coaching: Act as a high-level advisor to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders, coaching them on Agile mindset, Lean investment strategies, and portfolio visibility.

  • Value Stream Leadership: Execute Value Stream Mapping and Lean Portfolio Management to optimize resource allocation and manage critical pivot-vs-persevere trade-offs.

  • Technical Agility Advocacy: Partner with technical leaders to integrate DevOps mindsets, CI/CD workflows, and architectural runways, ensuring agility is supported by technical excellence.

Cultural Stewardship: Apply organizational psychology to navigate "change fatigue" and establish a culture of psychological safety and continuous improvement.

Requirements
  • Experience: 8+ years in IT Project Management, with at least 5 years specifically dedicated to Agile Coachingat the program or portfolio level.

  • Scaling Mastery: Expert knowledge of scaling models such as SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify, with a proven track record of customized implementation.

  • Metric-Driven Approach: Proficiency in Jira Align or Azure DevOps to track "North Star" metrics (Cycle Time, Throughput, Net Promoter Score).

  • Soft Skills & Gravitas: Exceptional executive influence and high emotional intelligence (EQ) to lead complex, multicultural organizations through structural shifts.

Communication: Masterful professional communication; fluent English is mandatory, while German or French is a major asset for the Swiss market.

We Offer
  • Influence at Scale: The opportunity to shape the operational strategy of global market leaders in Switzerland’s most vital sectors.

  • Consulting Sovereignty: A culture that values high-level strategic thinking and gives you the autonomy to architect enterprise-wide change.

  • Global Talent Support: Comprehensive guidance on Swiss work permit applications (EU/EFTA & Non-EU) and premium relocation support.

Ecosystem Partnership: A long-term commitment to your professional growth as a top-tier organizational consultant within the elite Swiss IT landscape.