Agile Coach

ppMSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family. Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment. /ppFrom a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change. /ppMSC Technology Italy is the first division located in the national territory, complementing existing offices in Geneva (the Group's headquarters), Warren (New Jersey, USA), and Chennai (India). /ppMSC Technology embodies Passion and a commitment to Continuous Evolution, strongly believing in Equal Opportunities and Caring for its People—ultimately fostering a sense of Family within the Company. /ppWith over 3,000 employees, our Technology Department plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and elevating the quality standards across our functional lines. /ppWorking within an international office and engaging in cross-country collaboration offers the opportunity to connect with individuals boasting diverse technical skills, backgrounds, cultures, and professional experiences. International travel not only enriches your understanding of business and languages within the ICT realm but also provides avenues for personal and professional growth. /ppIn 2020, MSC Technology Italy was established as a technological division of MSC with the goal of creating a Center of Excellence to support the MSC Group's business. /ppDo you recognize yourself? Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family! /ppThe Agile Coach supports bdevelopment teams, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders /b in improving Agile execution, delivery practices, and team collaboration. /ppThe role focuses on enabling cross‑functional teams through practical coaching, introducing meaningful metrics, improving work decomposition, and promoting modern engineering and DevOps practices. /ppThe Agile Coach operates within an international, distributed environment (Italy, Switzerland, India, USA) and contributes to Agile transformation efforts, delivery predictability, and the evolution of software development practices, including AI/LLM initiatives where applicable. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliCoach teams and individuals (Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Tech Leads) on bAgile practices /b, team collaboration, and continuous improvement. /liliGuide the decomposition of work (Epics, Features, User Stories) and support teams working on bAI/LLM initiatives /b in breaking down incremental, testable deliverables. /liliPromote engineering practices such as bTDD, BDD, continuous integration, test automation, and trunk‑based development. /b /liliCollaborate with technical teams to adopt and bimprove CI/CD pipelines /b. /liliIntroduce and leverage actionable metrics (lead time, cycle time, throughput, flow efficiency, sprint goal success) to support data‑driven decision making. /liliImprove estimation practices through relative sizing techniques and facilitateb effective backlog refinement /b. /liliSupport planning, prioritization, dependency management, and outcome‑focused delivery. /liliFacilitate workshops, training sessions, assessments, serious games, and continuous improvement activities. /liliContribute to the internal Agile Community by sharing knowledge, tools, and best practices. /liliSupport Agile transformation initiatives at both team and organizational levels. /li /ulh3Qualifications and Experience /h3ulliStrong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and XP practices. /liliPractical experience with flow metrics, continuous improvement, and data‑informed coaching. /liliSolid understanding ofb CI/CD, DevOps principles /b, and automation practices. /liliStrong experience working in enterprise or distributed team environments. /liliAbility to facilitate bworkshops, training, and coaching /b interactions at multiple organizational levels. /liliUnderstanding of sboftware development dynamics, including familiarity with TDD, automation, and delivery pipelines /b. /liliStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindset within international teams. /liliFluent spoken and written English. /liliExperience or exposure to AI/LLM product development is considered a plus. /li /ulh3Diversity and Inclusion /h3pThis job posting is open to all individuals, regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other personal characteristic, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations on equal opportunities and inclusion (Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006, as subsequently amended, and Italian Legislative Decrees No. 215/2003 and No. 216/2003). /ppIn compliance with applicable pay transparency legislation, we provide the following information regarding the initial remuneration envisaged for this position. /ppThe position will be classified within the Employee category, at one of the C2, C3, B1 or B2 levels under the Italian Metalworking Industry National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Metalmeccanico Industria). /ppThe classification level and any additional remuneration components supplementing the base salary will be determined based on an assessment, carried out during the selection process, of objective and neutral criteria such as, by way of example, the candidate’s professional experience, technical skills, level of autonomy and the responsibilities required by the role. /ph3What we offer /h3pWe offer a range of benefits including new Learning opportunities, a comprehensive Welfare System, Life and Health Insurance, Modern Workstation and Discounts within the MSC group. /ppMoreover, MSC Technology Italy fosters a culture of innovation and wellbeing by simultaneously pursuing various initiatives. These include Meetups, Technical and General Events such as Gaming Tournaments, Company Charity Initiatives and a Sustainability program designed to benefit all employees. /ppOur Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr