Senior Agile Coach & Trainer

OpenText; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Agile Enablement Leader to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on guiding teams through Agile methodologies, fostering collaboration, and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Agile frameworks and exceptional communication skills, ensuring teams thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and innovation, this organization offers a vibrant workplace where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are ready to drive transformation and empower teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Agile coaching or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor teams on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

Agile Coaching

Scrum

Kanban

Lean

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, CTC)

Tools

Jira

Trello

ValueEdge

Job description

Hiring Manager: Chantelle Slater Shaw

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Gaurav Sehgal

Job Code Level: EMP5

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YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Agile Enablement Leaderto join our team. The Agile Coach will be responsible for guiding and mentoring teams in the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, and a proven track record of successfully transforming teams and organizations.

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

• Coach and mentor teams on Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Identify and address impediments to team progress and productivity.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Provide training and workshops on Agile practices and principles.
• Support the development of Agile metrics and reporting to track team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Managing expectations of stakeholders
• Working in a global operating model, with delivery and operational teams spread across geographies and people structures.
• ‘Automation focused’ and help promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Presenting ideas in a clear and concise manner, with consideration of the target audience
• Promoting best practices with the team and across teams
• Creating an environment of knowledge sharing and ongoing learning

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC, CTC, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Agile coaching or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, ValueEdge or similar.
• Six Sigma Certification is an asset.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have good people skills.
• High-tech software services industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to thrive is a fast paced, matrixed environment.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

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