Lead Agile IT Transformation Expert (Freelance)

We are looking for a highly experienced and communicative Lead Agile IT Transformation Expert (Freelance) to support the Project and Portfolio Management leadership team of our customer in driving a company-wide agile transformation during an ongoig Carve-out. The role combines strategic responsibility, coaching, and organizational development to prepare the IT organization for its role as a true business co-creator.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in agile IT transformation at scale, portfolio management, and IT organization development, combined with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 12–18 months
• Location: Remote, with limited onsite workshops in Germany
• Language: English (fluent), German, Romanian or Portuguese a plus
• Contract Type: Freelance
• Capacity: 80%+

Tasks

• Partner with customers IT leadership in designing and evolving the Target Operating Model for IT as a business co-creator
• Support the development of portfolio management processes (strategic workshops, analysis, maturity assessments, etc.)
• Prepare and facilitate quarterly organizational development meetings with IT management to define new processes, models, and roadmaps
• Guide and mentor Department Agile Coaches, ensuring consistency and quality across departments
• Provide strategic input on process and model development, approvals, and implementation approaches
• Act as a communication and alignment bridge between management, department leadership, and agile coaches
• Ensure sustainable adoption of agile practices, tools (Jira, Confluence), and mindset shifts across departments

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in agile IT transformation projects
• Strong background in IT portfolio management and organizational development
• Proven ability to guide and mentor senior agile coaches and department leaders
• Strong facilitation skills for management-level workshops and strategic alignment sessions
• Excellent communication, empathy, and leadership skills
• Experience with scaled agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, or similar) desirable
• Independent, structured, and strategic working style