Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Fortune Brands Innovations
Job overview
The Lead Agile Coach role at Fortune Brands Innovations leads the Agile transformation across the organization, driving adoption of Agile principles and practices to enhance business agility and delivery efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading Agile transformation engagements, advising leadership, coaching teams and coaches, facilitating Agile ceremonies, promoting open communication, sharing best practices, measuring progress with KPIs, and focusing on team health.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is approximately $105,000 to $165,000 USD with additional annual bonuses or sales incentives. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, a 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, fertility/adoption benefits, and support through Employee Resource Groups.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 5-8 years in Agile roles with 3 years leading Agile Coaches/Scrum Masters, expertise in Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, leadership and influencing skills, communication and facilitation abilities, experience in enterprise Agile transformations, mentoring skills, tooling knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration experience.
Career development
The job offers opportunities to work closely with leadership and various departments, fostering growth in Agile coaching and transformation expertise within a large enterprise environment.
Work environment and culture
Fortune Brands supports an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages authenticity, values unique perspectives, and promotes psychological safety and collaboration in a hybrid work environment.
Company information
Fortune Brands Innovations is a leading innovation company focused on home products and security, with a portfolio including Moen, Master Lock, and Yale, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, and publicly traded on the NYSE as FBIN.
Team overview
The role reports to the Director of Agile Operations and partners with Product/Category Management, Program Management, HR Learning & Development, and executive sponsors in a collaborative team environment.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Deerfield, Illinois, with a hybrid work model requiring onsite presence three days a week (Tuesday to Thursday).
Application process
Applicants are directed to apply through the official Fortune Brands careers page and can request reasonable accommodations via email; resumes sent to the accommodation email will not be responded to.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines enterprise-scale Agile transformation leadership with mentoring responsibilities and strategic advisory to senior leadership, supported by robust tooling and data-driven coaching methods.
Company overview
Fortune Brands Innovations is a leading home and security products company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing a diverse range of products including plumbing, cabinetry, and door hardware. The company generates revenue through the sale of its high-quality, branded products to both residential and commercial markets, leveraging strong brand recognition and extensive distribution networks. Founded in 1983, Fortune Brands has a rich history of growth and innovation, having expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions and continuous product development to meet evolving consumer needs.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience leading Agile transformations at enterprise scale, emphasizing your ability to coach, mentor, and influence teams and leadership across all levels in Agile principles and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
Focus on showcasing your skills in stakeholder collaboration, Agile roadmap development, facilitation of Agile ceremonies, and your success in driving measurable outcomes such as improved flow efficiency and team health metrics.
Apply through multiple channels including Fortune Brands Innovations' official careers page at www.fbin.com/careers and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and application visibility for the Lead Agile Coach role.
Connect with current Agile Transformation Coaches, Scrum Masters, or leaders within Fortune Brands Innovations on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent Agile initiatives the company has shared, asking about their experience with the FBIN Agile mindset, or expressing enthusiasm for their approach to enterprise Agile transformation.
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