Agile Leadership Project to Build Global Agile Teams

What's In It For You

Our client is a forward-thinking organization at the forefront of innovation in the pharmaceutical industry. Join us with your skills and expertise as an Agile Coach to lead the agile transformation initiatives within our global digital and technology projects.

We kindly ask that only candidates residing locally apply for this position, as it is essential for collaboration and engagement with our team.

Project Overview:

As the Lead Agile Coach, you will be instrumental in fostering an agile mindset across the organization. You will work closely with teams to implement agile practices, improve collaboration, and enhance delivery capabilities. Your involvement in the project will be carried out as an independent subcontractor.

Project Information:

Company: EY Strategy and Consulting, Co. Ltd.

Address: Hibiya Mitsui Tower, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Japan

Work location: Within 23 wards of Tokyo

Contract type: Service entrust contract (業務委託)

Salary: 5,000-10,000 JPY

Scope of service

• Lead the agile transformation journey across the organization, promoting agile principles and practices.
• Coach and mentor teams in the adoption of agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to enhance agile knowledge and skills among team members.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and implement agile frameworks that support business goals.
• Assess team performance and provide actionable feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability within teams.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and remove impediments to progress.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of agile practices and provide insights for improvement.

Qualifications

• Business level proficiency in Japanese reading, writing, and speaking.
• Proven experience as an Agile Coach or in a similar role, with a deep understanding of agile methodologies.
• Strong background in coaching teams and facilitating agile transformations in complex environments.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus..

Next Steps

• Screening by EY Interim Professionals Talent & Engagement Teams.
• EY Compliance and Independence Check.
• Client Introduction.

Who We Are

We are Interim Professionals of EYSC, and we are shaping the future with confidence by building Japan’s community of 11 million lifelong learners. Our independent contractors are a part of our team, and our mission is to help you unlock your potential.

By giving you access to EY’s best-in-class learning & development, paired with high touch consultancy projects that you will not see anywhere else, we open avenues for you to upskill and join our community to build the workforce of the future in Japan.

For inquiries please contact: [email protected] and [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

EY is strongly committed to equal opportunity and values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.

Apply now to contribute to the agile implementation project that will redefine the agile landscape of a leading pharmaceutical. Your skills will be utilized to ensure a seamless transition and set the stage for future growth and innovation.