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Anup M.

Bengaluru, India

$23/hr
5.0
15 jobs

University Gold medallist . 20+ years of experience in the IT Industry worked as Senior Digital IT Program and Technology Solution Manager - managing large and critical projects upto $2M and handling 40+ team. Major Clientele - IKEA, IBM. Cushman and Wakefield , Decathlon and Jumio Corporation. Extensive experience on e-commerce, Banking, Real estate domains enabling Digital transformation ; Quality automation and Delivery . Spear-headed customer requirements and handled multiple customer deliveries. I have also enjoyed playing major roles as an Engineering Manager, Senior Scrum master & Product Owner. โ— Certified: PMP, CSM, CSPO, CSP, SAFe Agilist, IBM Agile Thought leader , โ— Led trainings: Program Management , Agile, JIRA , SDLC โ— Stakeholder and vendor management โ— Cross functional team leadership โ— Tools - Expert in ClickUp JIRA, Confluence, Asana, Smartsheets, Azure Devops , Notion, Slack โ— Technologies - Python, Java, C++ , Machine Learning,Data structures. I have been featured in CIOReviewIndia magazines on Agile leadership , gave close to 1000+ contact hours on teaching Agile worldwide and written 10 different articles on Quality automation and leadership roles. Accomplishments - Sr Program Manager and Delivery Lead Sr Technical Solution Manager handling more than 10 different work projects across the EMEA & APAC region within V&A Cushman & Wakefield. Single point of contact across these regions. Acting SiteLead for the entire BatchLeads India team . Worked closely with the founder and CTO to scale the BatchService Engineering and Operations team in India from 20 to 80 team members in 8 months. Led the overall software development effort to build an online community engagement platform from scratch - Decathlon AllForSport website and the App to inspire 10 million Indians to practice sports. Online Sales clocked to $30K/day. Transitioned path of online revenue streams esp during Covid. Successfully led 8 cross functional teams across Geo locations. Handled resource management and integrated deliveries with ease. Increased productivity [35% lead time] and Quality [critical incidents down by 60%] Setup first of its kind Quality & Automation for all of Decathlon IT India - responsible for technology planning and key strategic decisions. 80% yearly benefit achieved. Onboarded 7 third party vendors [CLIP approvals] and responsible for performance appraisal for 20 reportees. Co-managed Decathlon Sustainability projects to give โ€œsecond lifeโ€ to used products Sr Scrum Master -RTE - Agile Coach Spearheaded Big Room planning for 3 days with 150+ participants within IKEA Sweden.One of the 4 coaches introducing Scale agile methodology. Blogger and keynote speaker [Only speaker invited to represent from India in AgileTourLille - 2019] Led the Agile transformation in IKEA eCommerce organization (a 150+ employee org). Coached 140+ teammates, 15+ Scrum Masters and 6+ Product Owners on Agile values and principles to promote continuous improvement in practices and artifacts. Improved backlog maturity and reversed years of poor performance. Daily collaboration with VPs, directors and C-level on strategy, change management and organizational design Increase org wide transparency and visibility on every level Continuously improve the product and portfolio management processes and practises Significantly improved alignment and dependency management/elimination amongst 30+ globally distributed teams Helping to build the SM team and the Agile CoP Engineering Led the 12 member core team to develop microservices and integrate with our online shopping App - Decathlon Engineered integrating Java plugins into IBM JDK for seamless customer experience. Part of IBM Software Labs for 6 years to have handled multiple engineering tech. Product Manager Active lead in Affiliate marketing , building new marketplaces for India IT selling in Decathlon during Covid. Built multiple used cases for end customer like Abandon cart by end users , Integrating Algolia search and Direct mail module defined for batchleads. Created the 2 year business roadmap for AllForSport Built a complete QA roadmap for Decathlon App for automation

  • Agile Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Jira
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Digital Transformation
  • Scrum
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Training & Development
  • Program Management
  • Product Management
  • Systems Development Life Cycle
  • Project Management Professional
  • Research & Strategy
  • Engineering Management
Jim A.

Salt Lake City, Utah

$125/hr
4.9
27 jobs

Companies start looking for a Chief of Staff when the business is growing, but execution isnโ€™t keeping up. You have direction, you have priorities - but turning that into clear plans, ownership, and consistent follow-through is where things break down. Thatโ€™s where I step in - I work directly with founders and leadership teams to take strategy, and make it real across the business. โ€ข Turning direction into clear plans and timelines โ€ข Establishing ownership and accountability across teams โ€ข Driving cross-functional execution without creating drag โ€ข Surfacing risks early and bringing solutions, not just problems I'm most effective when: โ€ข Priorities exist, but donโ€™t translate into execution โ€ข Initiatives start strong but lose momentum โ€ข The founder is the bottleneck for decisions and direction โ€ข The business feels harder to run than it should Within the first 30 days: โ€ข Priorities stabilize and translate into execution โ€ข Ownership is clear across key initiatives โ€ข Work moves forward without constant escalation โ€ข Leadership has visibility into whatโ€™s actually happening My role is simple - bring structure, pace, and follow-through so the business can scale without all the chaos. If thatโ€™s the gap youโ€™re trying to close, we should talk.

  • Agile Software Development
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Jira
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Product Development
  • Scrum
  • Product Roadmap
  • Leadership Training
  • Executive Coaching
  • Change Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Business Transformation
Hanna .

Calgary, Canada

$65/hr
5.0
28 jobs

You're leading through something hard. Maybe your organization is growing faster than your systems can keep up with. Maybe you're navigating a restructuring, a strategic pivot, or a merger that's left your team unsettled. Maybe the people dynamics just aren't working and nobody can quite put their finger on why. You know what needs to happen. Getting your team there is the hard part. That's where I come in. I'm a Leadership and Executive Coach with 18+ years working inside organizations across energy, technology, finance, retail, construction, and professional services. I've coached C-suite leaders at JP Morgan, Bosch, Roche, and CVS. I work with founders, managers, senior executives, and entire teams because leadership challenges don't respect job titles. And I bring something most coaches can't: I don't just work on the people. I work on the whole system around them. Goals, processes, workflows, technology adoption, and team dynamics, all together, because that's how businesses actually run. What I work on: Leading through change and growth Most leaders are underprepared for how disorienting real change is for the people around them. I coach leaders to navigate uncertainty without losing their team's trust, maintain momentum when the ground is shifting, and bring people along instead of leaving them behind. Whether you're scaling, restructuring, or pivoting, I help you lead the transition in a way that actually holds. Communication and team dynamics Poor communication is almost never about saying the wrong words. It's about misaligned expectations, unclear accountability, unspoken tensions, and leaders who don't realize the signal they're sending. I work with leaders and teams to surface what's actually going on, reset how people interact, and build communication habits that make collaboration faster and less painful. OKR and Goal Alignment A team that doesn't know what it's working toward can't perform. I implement OKRs from executive alignment down to team-level action so everyone understands the priorities, how their work connects to them, and how to make decisions when things shift. Goals people actually use, not targets that collect dust. Processes and systems I find where work is breaking down and redesign it so things flow. Unclear ownership, inconsistent processes, duplicated effort, and bottlenecks that nobody has time to fix are all things I've fixed across dozens of organizations. The result is practical, sustainable ways of working that your team actually adopts and sticks to. AI and technology adoption Rolling out new tools and technology only works if your people actually change how they work. I've trained leaders and teams on AI and digital transformation at some of the largest corporations in America. I manage the human side of tech change so adoption actually happens, not just in the rollout plan, but in how people work every day. Why this combination matters Most coaches work on leadership in isolation. Most consultants fix processes without touching the people. Most change managers handle the rollout without building the capability to sustain it. I work across all of it because in a real organization, none of it is separate. When your people, your goals, your processes, and your systems are all pointing in the same direction, the results are completely different from fixing just one of them. Results: +40% employee engagement through coaching-led performance improvement 25% faster delivery after leadership alignment and OKR implementation 30-50% cycle time reduction through streamlined processes and ways of working 100+ leaders and teams coached across 6 industries over 18 years Guided organizations through AI adoption, digital transformation, major restructurings, and rapid growth phases Credentials: ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) | OKR Coach | SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) | Lean Practitioner | 18+ years in-business experience If you're ready to have a real conversation about what's not working, let's talk.

  • Agile Software Development
  • Agile Project Management
  • Scrum
  • Jira
  • Project Management
  • Scaled Agile Framework
  • Coaching
  • Kanban Methodology
  • Life Coaching
  • Program Management
  • Product Management
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • IT Project Management
  • Business Transformation
  • Digital Transformation
Mitko P.

Sofia, Bulgaria

$135/hr
5.0
67 jobs

I help founders, investors, and executive teams make high-stakes product and technology decisions with confidence - and execute them without wasted time or capital. I typically step in as a Fractional CTO / COO or Lead Product Manager when: โœ” An MVP, SaaS, Marketplace, or AI product is scaling - but the team or execution is breaking down โœ” Strategy is clear, but delivery is slow, fragmented, or misaligned โœ” A company is preparing for fundraising, acquisition, or technology due diligence โœ…Expert-vetted & pre-screened by the Upwork team for the top 1% of Product Management talent and Fractional CTO / Technology consultant working with enterprise clients, PE, VC Bringing 15+ years of expertise leading 500+ projects (from startups to Fortune 500s), specialising in product management, development and strategy, digital transformation, and business scaling, ensuring your team moves fast with clarity and precision. Letโ€™s connect to de-risk decisions, accelerate growth, and maximise value in your next venture. ๐Ÿš€ Expert-Vetted (Top 1%) | Building & Scaling SaaS, Marketplaces, and AI-Driven Solutions | Fractional CTO & COO Who I Work With: โœ” Founders & CEOs looking to launch or scale, SaaS & AI-driven products โœ” Investors & PE firms needing M&A technology advisory and due diligence โœ” Teams seeking product & agile leadership to accelerate execution ๐Ÿ’ก Key Outcomes I Deliver: โœ… Product-Led Growth โ€“ Clear GTM strategy that drives adoption and revenue โœ… M&A Technology Due Diligence โ€“ Ensuring seamless transitions & risk mitigation โœ… SaaS & Marketplace Scalability โ€“ Optimising product-market fit & business operations โœ… AI & Automation Strategy โ€“ Integrating AI-driven solutions for competitive advantage โœ… Agile & Cross-Functional Leadership โ€“ Leading teams to execute efficiently at scale Why Clients Trust Me โญโญโญโญโญ: ๐Ÿ”น โ€œHis leadership and execution helped us scale to a multimillion-dollar exit.โ€ ๐Ÿ”น โ€œMitkoโ€™s experience and strategic mindset transformed our SaaS business.โ€ ๐Ÿ”น โ€œWe managed to launch a feature-rich MVP in weeks - others quoted 4-6 monthsโ€ ๐Ÿ”น โ€œAn invaluable assetโ€”deep expertise, clear communication, and results-driven.โ€ ๐Ÿ”น"He operates at a higher standard than most consultants and freelancers" ๐Ÿš€ My Background & Expertise: โœ” Product Strategy & Management โ€“ Roadmaps, GTM, monetisation โœ” Fractional CTO/COO Leadership โ€“ Aligning business & technology โœ” M&A & Due Diligence โ€“ Risk assessment, tech audits, post-acquisition strategy โœ” AI & SaaS Growth โ€“ Implementing AI & automation to drive efficiency โœ” Agile & Scrum โ€“ Certified Scrum Master, fostering high-performing teams โœ” Angel Investor - Reviewing 50+ company pitches each year ๐Ÿ“ข Letโ€™s work together if you need senior product or technology leadership โ€” not task-level execution If youโ€™re building an MVP, scaling a SaaS or AI product, fixing delivery issues, or preparing for fundraising or M&A, invite me to your project or send a direct message. Iโ€™m happy to start with a focused diagnostic or strategy call to quickly assess fit and next steps.

  • Agile Project Management
  • Management Consulting
  • Business Analysis
  • Strategy
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Product Management
  • AI Product Management
  • Business Coaching
  • Business Consulting
  • Startup Consulting
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Scrum
  • Post-Merger Integration
  • Due Diligence
  • SaaS Development
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Model Integration
Shiv Charan P.

Mohali - 160071, Punjab., India

$80/hr
4.5
347 jobs

๐ŸŒŸ ๐‘๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐๐ž! ๐Ÿ† ๐‘๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐“๐จ๐ฉ ๐Ÿ% ๐จ๐ง ๐”๐ฉ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐“๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ I bring extensive global experience in AI services, Automation, Machine Learning, Agentic AI, Smart IOT Solutions and full-stack development across multiple platforms. I lead a talented team of 300+ developers and have successfully delivered high-quality solutions to clients around the world. ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ž: โ—™ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: iOS (Swift), Android (Java/Kotlin), Hybrid (Flutter/React Native) โ—™ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Yii, Laravel, Python, Node.js, React.js โ—™ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Firebase, Heroku โ—™ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB โ—™ ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—œ๐—ฃ / ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฃ๐—•๐—ซ: SIP solutions and telephony systems โ—™ IOT: MQTT, ESP32, PCB Design, Firmware and OTA etc ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ & ๐’๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐ˆโ€™๐ฏ๐ž ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ ๐Ž๐ง: โ—™ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ (๐—œ๐—ผ๐—ง) ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ Smart Home Solutions โ—™ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น & ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—–๐—ฅ๐—  / ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฃ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜…๐—ถ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด / ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ-๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—™๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—˜๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ & ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—˜-๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—ข๐—ป-๐——๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—•๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ โ—™ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ & ๐— ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€ (๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ & ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ) โ—™ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ & ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ โ—™ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ผ๐˜๐˜†๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, ๐—ค๐—”, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ / ๐—ฃ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ With a proven track record of delivering end-to-end solutions across multiple domains and technologies, I help clients turn ideas into scalable, high-performance applications. If youโ€™re looking for a reliable tech partner to bring your project to life, letโ€™s connect and discuss your requirements in detail!

  • Agile Project Management
  • PHP
  • Python
  • Flutter
  • React Native
  • Angular
  • Node.js
  • Laravel
  • ChatGPT
  • Yii2
  • MERN Stack
  • Mobile App Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Internet of Things
Abdelrahman R.

Beni Suef, Egypt

$18/hr
4.8
161 jobs

With 7+ years as an independent freelancerโ€”backed by 2,300+ logged hours, Top-Rated Plus (Top 3%), and 120+ successfully delivered projects on Upworkโ€”Iโ€™ve helped 15 SaaS founders and entrepreneurs bring their vision to life by managing the full product lifecycle from idea to launch. As a Senior Agile Business Analyst and Product Manager for SaaS, B2B, and B2C products, I help founders build their vision from 0 โ†’ 1 by defining and managing requirements, backlogs, roadmaps, and prioritization (MoSCoW); delivering user research, competitive analysis, market research, user journeys, wireframes, user stories, and acceptance criteria; and more. Then, I move into QA Analyst work to test and validate releases against requirements and specifications. This includes creating test cases and edge cases, reporting bugs, running cross-platform testing (web, iOS, Android), and performing UAT, functional, UX, and performance testing. Finally, I move into technical writing, creating API documentation, building knowledge bases with AI chatbot integration, writing release notes, user guides, and how-to articles, designing annotated screenshots with callouts, and producing demo and walkthrough videos. As a T-shaped engineer with a primary role as an Agile Business Analyst and Product Manager, plus experience as a QA Analyst and Technical Writer, Iโ€™m confident I can help you with the following: ๐Ÿงฐ MAIN ROLE: Senior Agile Business Analyst | SaaS & B2B Product Manager โ— Business Analysis & Planning: Understand your idea and high-level requirements. Draft market research, competitive analysis, requirements, scope, and UX research. Draft BRDs and PRDs, and use AI to accelerate documentation so I spend less time writing and more time on strategy, prioritization, and validation. โ— Product Management: Define the MVP and roadmap. Create the backlog. Draft user stories, acceptance criteria, business rules, prioritization, validations, and data mapping. Create UX wireframes and sketches, and map user flows and journeys. โ— Requirements Engineering & Designing: Designing UML diagrams (use case, sequence, activity, context, ERD, DFD), BPMN (levels 1-3), and flowcharts. Support architecture engineers by creating technical and cloud architecture diagrams. Draft high-level and low-level design documents. โœ๏ธ T-SHAPED ROLE: Technical Writer | API Documentation | Knowledge Bases | Walkthrough & Demo Videos โ— Technical Writing & Documentation: Write API and developer documentation using a docs-as-code approach (Mintlify, ReadMe, GitBook, etc.). Build knowledge bases and help centers (Intercom, Notion, GitBook, MkDocs, etc.), including AI chatbot integrations. Create how-to articles, user guides, and release notes in weeks, not months. โ— Walkthrough & Demo Videos: Create screencasts, feature demos, and walkthrough videos with AI voiceover, callouts, screen recording, on-screen text, and zoom effects. ๐Ÿชฒ T-SHAPED ROLE: QA Analyst | Test Engineer โ— QA vs Requirements Validation: Validate new releases against requirements 1:1, flag mismatches, draft AI-assisted test cases to cover gaps, create UAT test plans, and share them with the dev team. โ— Manual & Cross-Platform Testing: Perform manual, cross-platform testing across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, and web (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave). Draft AI-assisted test cases and create bug reports (Sequence ID, Title, Description, Priority, Test Status, Progress Status, Test Steps, Expected Result, Screenshots/Recorded Videos). โš’๏ธ My Tools I use Notion, Jira, Trello, Confluence, Asana, Azure DevOps, ClickUp, Monday, Slack, Miro, Figma, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Draw io, Lucidchart, Visio, FigJam, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Swagger, ReadMe, GitBook, Intercom, MkDocs, Nextra, and Fumadocs. Letโ€™s work together to shape your product faster, clearer, and more effectively. Send me a message, and Iโ€™ll be more than happy to help. Best regards, Abdelrahman Ragab

  • Agile Project Management
  • Technical Documentation
  • API Documentation
  • Technical Writing
  • SaaS
  • English
  • Requirements Specification
  • Business Analysis
  • AI Product Management
  • Requirement Analysis
  • Minimum Viable Product
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Gap Analysis
  • Manual Testing
  • Product Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Product Backlog
  • Project Prioritization
  • Lucidchart
  • Miro

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Agile coach hiring guide

Agile coaches help companies transform the way teams work, improving workflows, team dynamics, and delivery outcomes. They go far beyond introducing Scrum; a top Agile coach can build alignment between leadership and teams, train product owners and Scrum masters, and guide major Agile transformations across software development, health tech, finance, and more.

What does an Agile coach do?

An Agile coach helps teams, departments, or entire organizations adopt and scale Agile methodologies. Their work spans team facilitation, leadership mentoring, process improvement, and cultural change. Depending on the scope, they may operate as an Agile team facilitator focused on one or two squads, an Agile coach working across multiple departments, or an enterprise Agile coach driving organization-wide transformation.

Typical activities for Agile coaches include:

  • Guide Agile adoption. Introduce frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe

  • Coach teams and leaders. Build knowledge of Agile principles, roles, and best practices

  • Improve team performance. Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows

  • Facilitate key processes. Conduct sprint planning, retrospectives, and standups

  • Support cultural change. Promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement

How to hire an Agile coach on Upwork

Upwork gives you direct access to Agile professionals with real-time availability, verified work history, and client reviews. Follow these steps to find the right fit for your team.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

A well-crafted job post is your first opportunity to connect with qualified Agile coaches who can address your specific transformation challenges.

  • Write a clear job post that outlines your goals and the type of Agile coaching you need

  • Be specific about your current stage, clearly stating whether youโ€™re just starting with Agile, scaling frameworks like SAFe, or need help optimizing existing workflows

  • Include key deliverables, such as team coaching, Scrum master mentoring, process audits, or tool configuration (e.g., Jira)

  • Use this Agile coach job description template as a starting point

To streamline this step, use our Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI. This tool can draft a customized Agile coach job post for your review in seconds based on a few sentences about your needs.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

A systematic approach to candidate evaluation helps ensure you identify Agile coaches with the right blend of technical expertise and industry experience.

  • Once proposals arrive, evaluate candidates based on their experience with similar transformations

  • Check for recognized certifications, looking for credentials such as SPC (SAFe Program Consultant), PSM (Professional Scrum Master), or ICAgile certifications

  • Review project history by scanning their Upwork portfolio for successful Agile coaching engagements in your specific industry or domain

  • Assess communication skills by looking for coaches who demonstrate strong facilitation abilities and cultural awareness in their proposals

You can use Upworkโ€™s instant video interviews to screen applicants for a best-fit shortlist, with Uma providing side-by-side candidate comparisons.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

The interview stage allows you to evaluate how candidates approach real coaching challenges and whether their style aligns with your team's culture.

  • Ask scenario-based questions, challenging candidates to address real-world problems, such as "How would you handle resistance to Agile adoption in a legacy team?" 

  • Review Agile project manager interview questions for additional scenarios

  • Explore hands-on experience, asking for specific examples of how theyโ€™ve coached product owners or led full-scale rollouts

  • Use structured resources, referencing these sample interview questions to ensure a thorough evaluation

Upwork Messages allows you to schedule and conduct live video interviews on the platform, with call transcripts and summaries available after the calls.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Before starting the work, use Upworkโ€™s contracting step to put a firm agreement in place. Establishing clear expectations and structured project phases from the outset provides the foundation for a successful coaching engagement.

  • Once you find the right coach, use Upwork's tools to manage the engagement securely

  • Decide on a fixed-priced agreement for a project with defined deliverables or an hourly engagement for ongoing work

  • Set clear milestones, breaking the project into distinct phases, such as "Initial Assessment," "Team Training," and "Quarterly Review"

  • Communicate via Upwork Messages, keeping all project discussions, files, and updates in one secure location

  • Secure your work, benefiting from payment protection and hourly tracking to ensure you only pay for authorized work

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How much does hiring an Agile coach cost?

Agile coaches on Upwork generally charge between $47 and $100 per hour, with rates varying based on project scope and complexity as well as the individualโ€™s experience. Project-based pricing varies significantly depending on the scope, team size, and length of the engagement. Consider these typical project costs when planning a budget for your Agile needs:

Team assessment and workshop

$2,000-$5,000 /project

Mid-level to senior
  • Single-team Agile assessment
  • Sprint planning workshop
  • Retrospective facilitation

Multiteam coaching engagement

$8,000-$15,000 /project

Senior-level
  • 3-6 month coaching engagement
  • Scrum master mentoring
  • Ceremony optimization

Agile transformation strategy

$15,000-$30,000+ /project

Senior to expert-level
  • Enterprise-wide Agile transformation roadmap
  • Leadership coaching
  • Scaled framework implementation

Ongoing coaching retainer

$5,000-$12,000 /month

Senior-level
  • Continuous team coaching
  • Monthly retrospectives
  • Leadership mentoring

Executive and leadership enablement

$10,000-$25,000+ /project

Expert-level
  • C-suite Agile coaching
  • Organizational design consulting
  • Governance framework development

FAQs about Agile coaches

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an Agile coach worth it?

Yes, hiring the right Agile coach can be a strategic investment, especially if your workflows are creating bottlenecks. An experienced Agile coach can help teams enhance collaboration and morale and also drive measurable improvements in delivery speed. In a McKinsey study, highly successful Agile transformations typically delivered around 30% gains in efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

What types of businesses benefit most from hiring an Agile coach?

Agile coaches bring the most value to growing tech startups, product-led teams, or enterprises undergoing digital transformation. Regulated industries like health care or finance can also benefit, especially when navigating compliance alongside Agile frameworks. If your development teams are struggling with process inefficiencies or Agile adoption fatigue, a coach can help reset your approach.

What's the difference between an Agile coach and a Scrum master?

Scrum masters typically support a single Agile team, helping enforce Agile principles and remove blockers, while Agile coaches operate at a higher level, supporting multiple teams or entire organizations. An Agile coach may mentor Scrum masters, lead training sessions, and advise executives on Agile transformation strategy. If you're building a high-performing Agile org, you likely need both roles โ€” and knowing the right Scrum master interview questions can help you find qualified candidates for each position.

What certifications should I look for in an Agile coach?

Common certifications for Agile coaches include:

  • SAFe Program Consultant (SPC). Great for scaled Agile frameworks

  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II/III). Signals strong Scrum knowledge

  • ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP-ACC). Focused on coaching competency

  • Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ATF, ICP-CAT). For facilitation and transformation expertise

How long does an Agile transformation typically take?

The time to implement an Agile transformation depends on the size and maturity of your teams. For a single team, Agile coaching engagements may last two to three months. For full-scale transformations, six to 12 months is typical. Some companies hire Agile coaches long-term to support continuous improvement.

What do I do after I hire an Agile coach?

Once you hire an Agile coach, start aligning on clear goals and KPIs, like improving sprint outcomes or reducing cycle times. Schedule an onboarding session to share team history, introduce key stakeholders, and prioritize current challenges. Then, agree on a cadence for your coach to attend standups, facilitate retrospectives, or lead Agile training sessions.

How do I evaluate whether an Agile coach is working?

To determine whether an Agile coach is working effectively, track improvement across agreed metrics such as sprint velocity, time to value, team sentiment, or delivery predictability. Qualitative feedback from Scrum masters and product owners also helps identify the impact. With effective coaching, you should see reduced friction between teams and leadership and increased confidence in product development timelines.