Agile Coach III

Robertson & Company Ltd.

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 79,556 - 113,307

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking an experienced Agile Coach to guide teams in implementing Agile methodologies across various technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in large-scale Agile transformations, strong Agile principles knowledge, and the ability to coach teams effectively. This role offers a pay rate starting at $70/hour with a hybrid work model starting in November.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience as an Agile Coach/Specialist in large-scale Agile transformations.
Expert knowledge of Agile principles and practices, particularly in CICD.
Experience in financial institutions and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Guide and coach teams to implement Agile methodologies across technology initiatives.
Support teams and leaders in understanding core Agile principles.
Provide coaching plans and strategies.

Skills

Agile methodology expertise

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Performance management

Jira

Confluence

Education

Undergraduate or post graduate degree

Job description

Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.

Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Agile Coach to join our client.

Contract Period: 12 months with possibility of extension and conversion

Pay Rate: starting $70/hour

Location: Toronto, ON

Location Type: Hybrid (2 days on-site), starting November (4 days on site)

Business Hours: Monday to Friday; 9 AM to 5 PM.

Job Responsibilities

Your reputation as a Technical Agile Coach precedes you, and you will leverage your insights and knowledge of industry best practices to guide and coach teams as part of the company’s effort to implement Agile methodology enterprise wide for Technology initiatives.
Your hands-on coaching will help teams and business leaders get a deeper understanding of core Agile principles and practices around product management, conflict resolution and forecasting.
Your coaching style provides the tools your peers need to tackle complex problems and operate in a variety of delivery environments.
Provide guidance to multiple Scrum Masters and teams on how to transition to and operate in scaled (or non-scaled) delivery environments and how to resolve complex problems, growing capability across the organization.
Includes direct support of work mobilization activities (e.g., road map development, functional decomposition).
Provide coaching plans and strategies to teams and individuals.
Helps teams anticipate internal and external delivery challenges and find solutions through process, product or service improvements.
Leverage significant in-depth expertise in Agile to help Scrum Masters resolve complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify unique and innovative solutions, interpret internal and external obstacles and recommend best practices.
Drives continuous improvement of Agile practices and processes with an influence on industry best practices
Ability to establish goals and objectives and contribute to the team's overall direction
Advanced skill in mentoring, coaching, listening, providing feedback and performance management
Skill in using computer applications including Jira and Confluence.
Demonstrates adaptability, flexibility and creativity in their approach to stakeholder engagement and works to support the Agile transformation agenda.
Supports business and technology ownership to ensure their ability / agile competencies to complete key activities required for agile delivery, including roadmap and story map development and how those activities translate to traditional approaches such as functional decomposition and architectural alignment

Experience & Qualification Requirements

Undergraduate or post graduate degree
7+ Years of experience as an Agile Coach/Specialist involved in large-scale Agile transformations
Expert knowledge of Agile principles and practices, with extensive experience working in an Agile organization CICD
FI experience
Infrastructure experience
Transformation experience
Leadership experience and qualities

All candidates must complete a criminal and credit check as part of the application process.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.

Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.

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