Our client is a UK based consulting firm seeking a Mandarins peaking agile coach to support a critical client engagement in Beijing.

The objective of the project is to introduce, educate, coach and guide various teams within the client organisation to establish long-lasting agile ways of working.

You'll be part of a larger consulting team which will include a scrum master and be overseen by a Partner. Each client team being coached will have 7 or 8 members who are part of the brand team within a large Pharmaceutical company.

This project required a fluent Mandarin and English speaker who can also write and produce presentations/content in both languages.

Scope of work:

• Team Coaching: guide teams in Agile principles and practices, fostering a collaborative and self-organising culture
• Facilitation: lead key Agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, retrospectives), ensuring smooth and effective communication
• Training: provide training on Agile methods, tools, and mindsets for teams and stakeholders
• Continuous Improvement: identify process inefficiencies and encourage iterative improvements
• Agile Metrics: track and interpret Agile metrics to improve team performance
• Stakeholder Engagement: align team goals with business objectives and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Impediment Removal: support teams in identifying and resolving blockers to maintain momentum
• Promote Team Adoption: guide and support additional teams in adopting Agile design, building a culture of agility that enhances overall business responsiveness and competitiveness
• Support Coach Community: foster a community of practice among in-house coaches, offering continuous development opportunities and resources to enhance their coaching skills
• Train Agile Champions: select and empower key individuals with training to become Agile Champions, equipping them to lead and advocate for Agile practices across functions
• Mentor Agile Champions: provide ongoing mentorship to Agile Champions, guiding them through challenges and helping them refine their leadership skills in executing brand pilots
• Train the Trainers: develop internal trainers to maintain and expand Agile capabilities, ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainability of Agile practices