Agile Coach - Flutter UKI, Hybrid

Agile Coach - Flutter UKI, Hybrid

About Betfair Romania Development​:

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world’s leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

About Flutter Uki

Flutter UK & Ireland are the UKI region of Flutter Entertainment. They unite a dozen brands including powerhouses Paddy Power, Betfair, Tombola and Sky Betting & Gaming, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues, who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week

Role Overview:

As an Agile Coach, you will be a catalyst for team success, guiding squads and individuals in adopting and refining Agile methodologies to deliver high-quality products efficiently. This role focuses on mentoring team members, facilitating Agile practices, and driving cultural shifts toward collaboration and continuous improvement. Working closely with Delivery Assurance Leads, product owners, and stakeholders, the Agile Coach ensures Agile principles align with business goals, enhances team performance, and supports the broader product operating model within the UKI framework.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Practices: Guide teams in adopting and refining Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean) tailored to their needs. Conduct training sessions to educate teams on Agile principles, practices, and UKI-aligned ways of working. 
• Mentorship and Coaching: Mentor product owners, product managers, and engineering team members in Agile techniques and behaviours. Provide one-on-one coaching to help individuals overcome challenges and adapt to Agile practices effectively. 
• Team Performance Enhancement: Support teams in improving processes, increasing velocity, and enhancing product quality. Collaborate with teams, Delivery Assurance Managers, and project/programme managers to remove impediments hindering progress or collaboration. 
• Cultural Transformation: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and openness to change within teams. Facilitate shifts toward collaborative, transparent, and adaptive environments aligned with organisational goals. 
• Change Management: Act as a change agent, supporting the transition from legacy methodologies, processes, and tools to an Agile product operating model. Align business objectives with Agile practices to drive value delivery. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure alignment with Agile principles. Translate business needs into Agile practices that deliver incremental value. 
• Metrics and Feedback: Assist teams in defining and tracking relevant Agile metrics (e.g., sprint burndown, velocity, lead time), providing training on available tools. Leverage metrics to facilitate discussions and drive continuous improvement. 
• Conflict Resolution: Mediate conflicts within teams or between teams and stakeholders, fostering collaborative problem-solving. 
• Scaling Agile: Support scaled Agile practices and collaboration across multiple teams working toward aligned goals. 
• Support Product Development: Ensure Agile practices enhance the product development lifecycle, prioritising early and frequent delivery of customer value through continuous discovery. 
• Meeting Facilitation: Lead or facilitate key Agile events (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) until teams can self-manage effectively. Ensure these meetings are focused, productive, and result in actionable outcomes. 

Skills, Capabilities & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar role in a product-driven environment. 
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and their practical application. 
• Strong facilitation, mentoring, and coaching skills, with a focus on empowering teams and individuals. 
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, adept at bridging technical and business perspectives. 
• Experience defining and using Agile metrics to drive performance and improvement. 
• Ability to navigate conflict and foster a positive, collaborative team culture. 
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and continuous discovery practices

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options
• €1,000 per year for self-development
• Company share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave per year
• 20 days per year to work abroad
• 5 personal days/year
• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies
• Extended health, dental and travel insurances
• Customized well-being programmes
• Career growth sessions
• Thousands of online courses through Udemy
• A variety of engaging office events

Disclaimer:

We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we’re part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.