Agile Delivery Coordinator - Digital Port Solutions (2-year contract)

Wärtsilä; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marine technology leader located in Vancouver seeks an Agile Delivery Coordinator for a temporary role enhancing digital project delivery. This opportunity involves maintaining backlogs, managing Jira setups, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have experience in Agile roles and Jira administration. A competitive salary between CAD 80,000 and CAD 95,000 is offered, along with generous benefits including extended medical coverage and vacation days.

Benefits

Extended medical & dental coverage

RRSP matching (up to 7% of salary)

4 weeks of vacation

5 paid personal days

Qualifications

• 1-4 years’ experience in Agile-support roles.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate business requirements into backlog items.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update product and project backlogs.
• Manage Jira boards, workflows, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to structure user stories.
• Assist Project Managers with progress reporting.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Jira administration

Backlog management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Computer Science

Engineering

Mathematics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea.
We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services- together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

Join us as an Agile Delivery Coordinator – Digital Port Solutions and help shape the future of our delivery excellence.

This is a temporary role with a 2-year contract, based in Vancouver, following a hybrid work model requiring four days per week in the office.

In this role, you will be the driving force behind backlog clarity and structure, ensuring predictable execution across our Digital Port Solutions portfolio. By establishing a well‑organised Jira environment and maintaining consistent requirements management, you will enable teams to work smarter. Your contribution will reduce the workload on Business Analysts and Project Managers, strengthen alignment across teams, and accelerate delivery velocity while enhancing transparency for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Backlog Management
  • Maintain and continuously update product and project backlogs across multiple Digital Port Solutions delivery streams.
  • Ensure backlog items are clear, well‑structured, and aligned with defined acceptance criteria.
  • Facilitate backlog refinement sessions with Business Analysts, Project Managers, SMEs, and technical leads.
  • Support prioritisation based on business value, dependencies, and delivery milestones.
• Jira Administration
  • Manage Jira boards, workflows, and dashboards to support project teams.
  • Ensure tasks, stories, and epics are properly linked, categorised, and traceable.
  • Monitor sprint progress, prepare burn‑down/burn‑up reports, and identify bottlenecks.
  • Provide Jira support and recommend workflow improvements.
• Requirements Coordination
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts to break down high‑level requirements into actionable user stories.
  • Maintain consistency of documentation across Jira, Confluence, and project repositories.
  • Ensure end‑to‑end traceability across requirements, development tasks, and testing activities.
• Delivery Support
  • Assist Project Managers and Delivery Leads with schedule inputs, progress reporting, and risk/issue tracking.
  • Prepare dashboards and summaries for internal reviews and customer‑facing updates.
  • Coordinate across design, development, testing, and deployment teams.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Recommend enhancements to backlog structure and Jira configurations.
  • Contribute to standardisation of delivery processes and best practices across the DPS portfolio.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• 1–4 years’ experience in Agile‑support roles (e.g., backlog management, Jira administration, project coordination).
• Hands‑on experience with Jira and Confluence, including familiarity with ticketing systems and workflow management.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including SCRUM and Kanban, with practical experience applying these frameworks in project delivery.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to structure tasks and maintain clarity in fast‑paced, multi‑stream software delivery environments.
• Ability to translate business requirements into structured backlog items.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to mediate and resolve conflicts, maintaining a calm and balanced approach under pressure.
• Strong facilitation skills, capable of gathering input from stakeholders and summarising group consensus effectively.
• Solid analytical and logical reasoning skills, ideally supported by an academic or professional background in a scientific or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to bridge technical and business teams.
• Experience supporting software teams in maritime, logistics, transportation, or similar operational domains.
• Experience with workflow optimisation and Jira customisation.
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale or integration‑heavy software projects.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and foster collaboration in challenging situations.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse roles.
• Ability to translate requirements into structured backlog items.
• High degree of organisation and consistency in documentation.
• Analytical, structured, and proactive approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain clarity under pressure.
• Strong willingness to learn and take ownership.

Last application date: 25/12/2025

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

For applicants that reside in BC, the annual salary wage range is $ 80,000 CAD - $ 95,000 CAD.

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

Wärtsila Canada offer a generous benefit package, including but not limited to: extended medical & dental coverage, RRSP matching (employer contribution up to 7% of salary), 4 weeks of vacation (increases based on years of service with Wärtsila) and 5 paid personal days per year.

Wärtsila is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

As part of the recruitment process, certain roles will be subject to pre‑employment conditions, which can include — but are not limited to — reference checks, background screening (criminal record, education, and employment verification), fit‑to‑work medical assessments, and confirmation of eligibility to work in Canada.

Please note that according to Wärtsila policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsila

Wärtsila is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.