Agile Coach
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Simone H.
Last position:
Developer at 1&1 Internet Development SRL
Extension of the company website
- Developed new software components as part of a Scrum team
- Took turns with other members of the development team to perform smoke tests after releases
Achievements:
- Enhanced the website with new features
- Conducted code reviews and pair programming
- Advised the customer and trained the editors
- Implemented continuous delivery
Andrea G.
Last position:
Organizational and process consulting · Agile coach for two complex teams at Public sector
Completed project assignment · 12/2025 – 06/2026
- Current state & interviews: Analysis of team structure, roles, responsibilities, dependencies, knowledge distribution, seniority, and agile maturity through one-on-one, team, and stakeholder interviews.
- Team diagnosis & risks: Structured assessment of skill level, ownership, willingness to learn, collaboration, communication, and team fit; analysis of knowledge concentration, risks for operations, team, and product, as well as external perception with root causes and improvement suggestions.
- Target-state options & impact analysis: Development of structural options and assessment of their effects on collaboration, delivery speed, responsibilities, quality, and knowledge distribution.
- Organizational design & alignment: Introduction of measures to distribute knowledge and responsibility, improve collaboration with departments and external teams, define the stakeholder communication framework, and provide recommendations for involvement in the technology relaunch.
- Management decision basis: Documentation of implemented measures and their effects; option catalog with risks, consequences, and scenarios for team and product, plus a final overall recommendation. The scoped analysis and optimization assignment was successfully completed at the end of June 2026.
Current tasks
- Scrum Master / Agile Coach for two complex teams: Further development of agile collaboration and self-organization, facilitation of Scrum events, and impediment management.
- Delivery & team development: Improvement of requirements and refinement processes, clarification of roles, responsibilities, and workflows, as well as further development of the team and knowledge distribution.
- Cross-functional alignment: Coordination between development, Product Owner, Requirements Engineering, UX/UI, architecture, and stakeholders.
- Cross-area analysis: Examination of communication paths, process deviations, dependencies, processing times, and status transparency, with derivation of concrete improvement measures.
Frank G.
Last position:
Agile Coach and Program Manager at Centris AG
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to develop a multi-channel output system to support their customers on their digital enhancement journey.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 5 teams in the ART. Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
The insurance application service provider in Switzerland intended to transform their claims management BPO and IT team into an agile delivery organization.
- Established an Agile Release Train based on SAFe 6.0
- Trained all ART leadership
- Coached the development of the solution intent
- Established 2 teams in an ART.
- Developed the Epic and Feature Backlog for the team.
- Planned and coached 2 PI planning sessions
Harald S.
Last position:
Project Assessor at IAPM – International Association of Project Managers
I assess the skills of project managers, also taking into account the feedback of the leaders they name.
Anett S.
Last position:
Agile Trainer | Business Coach | Speaker | Author at Self-employed
Working freelance as a trainer, speaker and mentor for agile mindset, role clarity, a culture of learning from mistakes and stress management
András K.
Last position:
Senior Agile Coach / SPC at AgileAdvant Schweiz AG / COOP e-commerce
- Coordinated team readiness and process setup for a strategic product team of four teams (three subteams in one Scrum team and one Kanban team) by initiating strategic discussions and designing training workshops to establish a solid foundation for Scrum and Kanban practices.
- Led ongoing Scrum team activities, continuously improved processes and KPIs with each sprint, and collaborated closely with the Product Owner and stakeholders on roadmap and epic planning.
- Worked in a German/Swiss German environment and navigated linguistic and cultural nuances to optimize team dynamics and project outcomes.
- Supported agile practices across four teams (20–25 members) and continuously optimized existing agile methods tailored to each team’s dynamics, including product development and operations.
Emad S.
Last position:
Project Lead / AI Product & Strategy Lead at emireh GmbH
DOKKI
AI-powered digital health product development
- Shaped the product vision, requirements, priorities, and technical target architecture of an AI-powered solution for processing medical documents.
- Designed LLM evaluation, data processing, data protection/governance aspects, and subsequent product development; technical prototyping with Codex.
Hannes K.
Last position:
Business Analyst, Scrum Master, Electronic Legal Communication / Agile Coach at Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH (Bundesministerium für Justiz)
- Backlog Management
- Scrum Master
- PO for the Ministry of Justice
- Optimizing Agile Processes
- Classic Business Analysis, User Stories and Testing
- Operational Topics like Nagios Monitoring and Incident Handling
Tools:
- Jira / Confluence
- SQL Developer
- Elastic / Kibana
- Visual Studio Code
Fabian M.
Last position:
Scrum Master at Bosch Deutschland GmbH
Supporting agile scaling according to SAFe and stabilizing delivery capability in an international multi-project environment.
- Stabilization of Feature and Integration Teams in the SAFe context
- Preparation and facilitation of complex, cross-functional PI Plannings
- Promoting collaboration with international teams in India
- Process optimization and strengthening of agile team ownership
Marko A.
Last position:
Program Lead | Agile Transformation Coach at EnBW
Technologies: Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, Office 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Copilot, Excel, SharePoint, Forms, OneNote, PowerAutomate, Word), DataDog, Conceptboard, Python, AWS, Claude, Perplexity Methodology: Scrum
- Steering and supporting the organization in introducing Scrum and a SAFe-inspired quarterly roadmap and portfolio planning at program level.
- Servant leadership for Scrum teams and managers to achieve quarterly goals and measurably increase value creation for internal and external customers.
- Designing and building efficient communication and collaboration structures between multiple development teams and central stakeholders in the organization.
- Moderating and facilitating cross-functional workshops and management meetings to align on shared goals.
- Coaching leaders, Product Owners, and development teams on agile values, role understanding, and scaled ways of working (Scrum, SAFe, Business Agility).
- Removing structural obstacles at team and organizational level through targeted impediment management and escalation processes.
- Enabling teams to become more self-organized, accountable, and end-to-end responsible along the value streams.
- Individual coaching of key people (Product Owners, Chapter Leads, Scrum Masters) to strengthen their impact in the transformation program.
- Organization-wide identification, planning, and implementation of process, structure, and tool improvements to sustainably increase efficiency, throughput, and value creation.
- Close support for Product Owners in stakeholder management, business value prioritization, product strategy, roadmap planning, and effective collaboration with development teams.
- Introducing, governing, and scaling Azure DevOps as the central project and product management tool, including coaching the organization on usage, reporting, and alignment at all levels.
Achievements:
- Clear increase in visibility, transparency, and perceived value creation of the development teams within the overall organization.
- Noticeable improvement in communication between development, business, and other stakeholders.
- Optimization of work processes, workflow, and backlog structures, which reduced lead times, sharpened priorities, and sustainably increased team effectiveness.
Sarah R.
Last position:
Transformation Consultant for Xebia at Xebia Netherlands B.V.
- Drive enterprise-wide transformation through leadership coaching and a clear vision that stimulates and guides organizational change
- Guide organisations in developing agile strategies, optimising workflows, and embedding best practices
- Foster stakeholders' buy-in through effective communication, ensuring collaborative engagement throughout the transformation and change management process
- Support post-acquisition integration, aligning processes and ways of working between the acquired company and Xebia
- Guide clients in adopting digital and AI innovations to streamline operations and enable smarter decision-making
- Empower teams with tools and techniques to foster continuous improvement, adaptability, and sustainable growth
Oliver P.
Last position:
Enterprise Agile Consultant, Coach & Trainer, Product Manager at building BRIDGES – Enterprise Agility
Innovation and business model design. Value stream design.
Margit P.
Last position:
Team Development and Leadership Coaching at Large German Health Insurance Company
- Leadership coaching
- Coaching leadership teams
- Workshop facilitation (small groups and large groups of up to 120 participants)
- Team development measures (IT and non-IT)
- Conflict resolution / mediation in escalating conflicts
Reinhard K.
Last position:
Self-employed
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Scrum Alliance
- Certified SAFe 5 Agilist, Scaled Agile Inc.
- ICP – Agile Project and Delivery Management, ICAgile
- Management consultant and agile coach for agile organizations
Mario K.
Last position:
Senior Manager and Transition Architect at Wavestone AG
- Designed and managed complex transformation programs in regulated industries, including target vision, operating model and governance.
- Led and coached teams and executives to establish modern delivery, portfolio and organizational structures.
- Advised executives and department heads on roadmaps, organizational development and strategic transformation decisions.
- Business development, proposal development, pitch support and building strong customer relationships.
- Built internal methods, standards and practice contributions for banking, insurance and agile transformation.
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Agile Coach statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
12
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
61%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
7
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 11 Nov 2026.
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Average rates for Agile Coach
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Agile Coach experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (87%)
- Professional Services (69%)
- Manufacturing (48%)
- Automotive (45%)
- Banking and Finance (42%)
- Education (40%)
- Retail (37%)
- Media and Entertainment (34%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
Driving Agile Transformations
Agile coaches guide organizations through deep cultural and structural changes. They work across all business layers to embed agile values, improve collaboration, and break down functional silos. By shifting mindsets from rigid planning to iterative delivery, an Agile Consultant helps companies adapt faster to shifting market demands and deliver value to customers more reliably.
Frameworks and Systemic Alignment
Strong agile professionals do not rely on a single methodology. They evaluate your unique organizational structure to implement the most effective processes. This includes setting up Scrum and Kanban at the team level, or scaling frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum at Scale for multi-team enterprises. They also integrate goal-setting frameworks like OKRs to bridge the gap between strategic vision and daily team execution.
Key Deliverables and Outcomes
- Design and roll-out of customized scaled agile frameworks
- Tailored training programs for Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and leadership
- Definition of agile metrics to track delivery performance and quality
- Facilitation of value stream mapping workshops to identify process waste
- Establishment of internal agile centers of excellence for long-term sustainability
When to Bring in an Agile Expert
Organizations typically bring in external coaches during major transitions, rapid scaling phases, or when existing agile setups stagnate. An external perspective is highly valuable when communication friction between business units and development teams slows down delivery. Freelance coaches provide the objective, unbiased view needed to diagnose bottlenecks, resolve leadership conflicts, and re-energize stalled transformation initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Agile Coach, in one place.
While a Scrum Master focuses on a specific team and its immediate delivery processes, an Agile Coach operates at a broader organizational level. They work with leadership, multiple departments, and business units to align strategy with agile delivery frameworks. They focus on systemic change and scaling agile values across the entire company.
An experienced Agile Consultant implements various frameworks tailored to your organization's size and needs. These include Scrum and Kanban for teams, alongside scaled frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Spotify model for larger enterprises. They also introduce OKRs to align goal setting with execution.
A high-performing Scrum Coach is evaluated by their concrete track record of successful transformations. Look for their ability to coach leadership, resolve systemic delivery blockers, and demonstrate measurable improvements in team velocity and employee engagement. Relevant certifications like Certified Enterprise Coach or SAFe Program Consultant also signal quality.
Hiring a freelance Agile Coach makes sense when your company needs an unbiased, external perspective to kickstart a transition or unblock a stalled transformation. Freelancers bring diverse experience from various industries, allowing them to identify bottlenecks quickly. They provide immediate, high-impact guidance without the long-term overhead of a permanent role.
A skilled Enterprise Agile Coach utilizes modern digital collaboration tools to keep distributed teams aligned. They leverage platforms like Miro or Mural for interactive workshops and Jira or Confluence for transparent progress tracking. They establish communication agreements that ensure remote teams maintain high trust and alignment.
Yes, an Agile Coach often works with non-technical departments such as marketing, human resources, and sales. Agile principles like visual management, iterative planning, and continuous improvement apply directly to business operations. This helps non-technical teams increase agility, reduce waste, and improve cross-departmental collaboration.
An Agile Coach acts as a trusted advisor to executives and middle management to shift leadership mindsets from command-and-control to servant leadership. They help leaders understand agile governance, modern budgeting processes, and strategic alignment. This support ensures that organizational structures support, rather than hinder, team-level agility.
The duration depends on the scope of the transformation, but most engagements for a freelance Agile Coach run between three and nine months. This timeframe allows the coach to assess the current state, implement new frameworks, and mentor internal teams. The ultimate goal is to build self-sustaining internal capabilities so the organization can thrive independently.
The average hourly rate for Agile Coach is 113 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 901 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Agile Coach, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 61% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Agile Coach have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Agile Coach are German (99%), English (94%), and French (23%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Agile Coach are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (69%), and Manufacturing (48%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Agile Coach are Project Management (98%), Information Technology (88%), and Product Development (87%).
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