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Agile Coach (For independent contractors)

Booking.com

Amsterdam
Contractor
10+ years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Agile Coaching
Training Delivery
Facilitation
Curriculum Development
Training Assessment
Leadership Training
Executive Training
Content Development
Psychological Safety
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Mentoring
Stakeholder Collaboration
Product
Engineering
Behavior Change Measurement

Job Description

Job Summary Delivers and improves the Agile Hub curriculum so teams and leaders across Booking.com build the mindset, knowledge, and practical skills to work in an agile way. Leads training at team, senior manager, and executive levels alongside employee and contract Agile Coaches, sets the facilitation standard other trainers follow, and measures the impact of the training. Key Responsibilities Partners with the Business Unit team and Transformation Coach to set training goals, agree which content to deliver, and prioritize improvements to materials, so training stays aligned with transformation goals. Owns one or more Agile Hub modules, updating content and facilitator guides based on participant feedback and assessment results, so materials stay current and consistent across trainers. Co-delivers training with Agile Coaches, setting the facilitation standard and tone of voice for the group, so every team gets the same learning experience regardless of trainer. Adapts examples, exercises, and pacing for engineering, product, and business teams within the scope, so participants can connect concepts to their own work. Facilitates sessions using Training from the Back of the Room principles, creating psychological safety and peer-to-peer learning, so participants practice concepts and plan how to apply them in their roles. Designs and runs formative checks during sessions and summative assessments after them, and reports learning outcomes and observed behavior change to the Agile Hub Lead. Mentors other trainers and Agile Coaches on facilitation through co-delivery, observation, and feedback, so delivery quality improves as the trainer group grows. Coordinates with the transformation group (who own scheduling) on rooms, trainer availability, attendance tracking, and pre- and post-training communications, so participants arrive knowing what to expect. Education: Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree preferred). Experience: Broad Job Knowledge (8–12 years) in agile coaching, training, and/or facilitation. A background in Product and Engineering is highly advantageous. Leadership Training: Proven ability to lead training sessions for diverse group sizes, including senior leadership and (S)VP/C-level executives, adapting techniques appropriately.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver and improve Agile Hub training for teams and leaders, including senior executives, while maintaining consistent facilitation standards. Own and update training modules, assess learning outcomes, mentor trainers, and coordinate with transformation stakeholders on training logistics and communications.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. Candidates should have 8–12 years of experience in agile coaching, training, and/or facilitation, with proven ability to train diverse groups including senior leaders and executives; Product or Engineering experience is highly advantageous.

About Booking.com

Industry: Software Development

Company size: 10,001+ employees

A career at Booking.com is all about the journey, helping you explore new challenges in a place where you can be your best self. With plenty of exciting twists, turns and opportunities along the way. We’ve always been pioneers, on a mission to shape the future of travel through cutting edge technology, to make it easier for everyone to enjoy amazing experiences wherever they go. Under a desert sky, or in the heart of a bustling city. Discovering the perfect hideaway, or the perfect paella. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community where taking a different path and trying something new is celebrated and supported. And where making a difference counts. We’re determined to make the world of travel more sustainable, more accessible, and more inclusive, to create a positive impact on a global scale. That’s why we’re always looking for people who search for better solutions, the ones eager to stray off the beaten path to find new ways of doing things. Because at Booking.com it’s more than a job, it’s a journey we’re on together.

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