Agile Coach

Title: Agile Coach (3-4 months contract basis) 

Our Team

We advocate for travel's positive impact on the world, guided by a vibrant culture rooted in established company values. We empower our people to innovate and grow.

Our differences give us growth. Our diverse team originates from more than 50 countries, bringing together a depth of perspective and curiosity about the world. We encourage a culture of openness, curiosity, and flexibility—vital to deepening a shared understanding of our customers and each other.

We have a flexible hybrid model, working from our Utrecht HQ and our homes in the Netherlands.

Just as travel is about discovery, we're searching for the right people to join our team. Are you ready to inspire the world through travel?

Join Us on Our Agile Journey! 

At Eurail, we take pride in our capable teams of agile professionals. You’ll be joining our Lean-Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) team, working closely with individuals, teams, and management to elevate our Agile way of working. 

Our organization is structured around Agile Release Trains (ARTs)—focused on different stages of the customer journey—as well as shared service teams. At the company level, we follow the SAFe framework, including Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) to prioritize and manage Epics. At the team level, we apply Scrum or Kanban methodologies. 

This is a valuable opportunity to bring an external perspective, coach key stakeholders, and implement meaningful improvements in processes, structures, and time-to-market efficiency. 

Assignment details 

• Duration: Approximately one quarter, spread over 3-4 days per week.

• PI Planning Participation: At least one PI Planning event 

• Work Mode: Our hybrid work model offers flexibility in when and where you work. Whether you need collaboration, quiet time, or social interaction—online or in person—it's all possible, but some office days per week are required. 

Key Deliverables

• Proposals for process and structure improvements in ARTs and Shared Service Teams 

• Recommendations to accelerate Epic delivery and improve Time-to-Market KPIs 

Your contribution 

As an Agile Coach, you will be a catalyst for change, bringing fresh insights and coaching the organization to improve its Agile mindset. You will: 

• Observe, provide feedback, and facilitate reflection in team conversations and meetings 

• Coach key roles (Leadership Team, Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers, Product Owners, Lean Portfolio Manager, Epic Owners) to enhance their Agile skills 

• Support shared service teams in fully integrating Agile ways of working 

• Guide teams to improve performance, for example, by refining Work in Progress (WIP) limits to enable consistent delivery 

Who we’re looking for 

We’re looking forward to meeting forward-thinking, goal-oriented, and collaborative professionals who value diversity. To be effective in this role, you should have: 

• A notable ability to coach people and teams in Agile WoW 

• Significant experience with SAFe, especially in smaller organizations (Eurail has 220 employees). The interview might include assessments.  

• The confidence to question existing methods—willing to interrupt a meeting and provide immediate, constructive feedback 

• At least 4 years of experience as an Agile Coach 

• Great English communication skills (written and spoken) 

• Availability to work on-site in Utrecht some days per week.

Curious to apply?

Apply directly via our website (https://jobs.eurail.com/en/vacancies ).

• We'll ask you to share your resume in English (our business language) and tell us why you're interested in Eurail and this particular role. It doesn't hurt to be creative; we enjoy seeing your personality shine through.

If we believe you might be a good candidate, the next step is a relatively informal interview with some of your potential new team members. For you, this is a chance to understand if Eurail is your ideal workplace, and for us, it tells us more about the value you would bring.