Agile Delivery Manager

Global Technical Talent; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable staffing firm is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager in Toronto to lead end-to-end delivery across complex technology and business initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong Agile expertise and leadership abilities, coaching cross-functional teams through enterprise transformations. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in Agile delivery within the financial services sector, with knowledge in agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence. This hybrid position offers a competitive pay rate and an opportunity to work on transformative programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Agile Delivery, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Management roles.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience delivering within banking or financial services environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery across multiple squads for execution plans.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including stand‑ups and sprint planning.
• Coach teams on Agile best practices and backlog management.

Skills

Agile delivery leadership

Scrum/Kanban methodology

Cross‑functional team coaching

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Clarity

Job description

Agile Delivery Manager

• Agile Project Manager
• Scrum Master
• Agile Program Delivery Lead

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: C$80–C$90/hr

Job Summary

The Agile Delivery Manager will lead end‑to‑end delivery across complex technology and business initiatives within the financial services sector. This role requires strong leadership, hands‑on Agile expertise, and the ability to guide cross‑functional teams through enterprise transformation programs. The ideal candidate will coach teams, optimize delivery practices, promote an Agile mindset, and ensure initiatives stay on track with organizational governance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery across multiple squads to ensure clear execution plans, sprint goals, and alignment.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including daily stand‑ups, backlog refinement, story‑mapping, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Coach Product Owners and team members on Agile best practices, prioritization, estimation, and delivery approaches.
• Support project discovery, solutioning, and release readiness across business, technology, and vendor groups.
• Monitor sprint velocity, team health, risks, blockers, and dependencies; implement action plans to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners on roadmaps, financial tracking, scope, and governance deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise SDLC/PDLC processes and maintain documentation for audits and controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote Agile maturity across teams.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage dependencies, risks, and alignment across domains and programs.

Required Experience

• 5+ years in Agile Delivery, Scrum Master, or Agile Project Management roles.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience delivering within banking, financial services, or other large enterprise environments.
• Proven ability to coach Product Owners and teams in Agile practices and backlog management.
• Strong facilitation skills for story‑mapping, discovery, sprint planning, and cross‑team coordination.
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Clarity, or similar platforms.
• Ability to manage governance deliverables, risks, dependencies, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving abilities.

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
• Background in enterprise transformation, modernization, or digital delivery programs.
• Familiarity with regulatory, audit, or compliance processes in financial institutions.

Required Skills

• Agile delivery leadership
• Scrum/Kanban methodology
• Cross‑functional team coaching

Preferred Skills

• Jira/Confluence expertise
• Financial and governance reporting
• Scaled Agile practices

Additional Skills

• Risk and dependency management
• Story‑mapping and discovery facilitation
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Managing hybrid delivery environments
• Working across business, technology, and vendor teams

Work Environment

• Hybrid (on‑site + remote), Toronto‑based
• Collaboration across multiple domains including business, technology, and vendors

About GTT

GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. As a Native American‑owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-28975