Sr. Agile Coach-Banking

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. in Toronto seeks a Senior Agile Coach to lead Agile transformations for a major banking client.

You will coach 5–12 squads and work closely with leaders, Product Owners, and Agile Chapter Leads to grow Agile maturity in a complex banking environment. You will facilitate Scrum and Kanban ceremonies, help develop user stories and backlogs, and drive continuous improvement across teams and leadership to foster transparency and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on Agile coaching in complex environments.
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, teach, and facilitate Agile practices.
• Experience with Scrum and Kanban and other Agile frameworks.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor multiple squads in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, and others).
• Provide hands-on support for Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Assist Product Owners with user stories and product backlogs.
• Implement and improve team measurement practices to track Agile maturity and delivery.

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum

Kanban

Leadership

PO coaching

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you ready to lead Agile transformations at a large scale?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Agile Coach-Bankingto support and enhance Agile practices across multiple squads and leadership levels. The Senior Agile Coach will be responsible for coaching approximately 5 to 12 squads, fostering continuous improvement, and working closely with leaders, Product Owners, and Agile Chapter Leads to drive Agile maturity within a complex banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Coach and mentor multiple squads in Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and other frameworks as appropriate
• Provide hands‑on support for Agile ceremonies, such as Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives
• Assist Product Owners in developing effective user stories and product backlogs
• Implement and improve team measurement practices to track Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across teams and leadership
• Collaborate with Agile Chapter Leads to align coaching efforts and share best practices
• Assess team needs and determine where coaching will have the greatest impact
• Promote an Agile mindset and foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and innovation
• Support teams in adopting Agile tools, techniques, and frameworks
• Conduct training sessions for teams and leadership in Agile principles and practices

Desired Skill-Set

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including extensive hands‑on Agile coaching in complex environments
• Proven ability to coach, mentor, teach, and facilitate Agile practices
• Experience working with Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile frameworks
• Strong skills in team development, Product Owner coaching, user story writing, and Agile ceremonies
• Exceptional facilitation, relationship‑building, conflict management, and communication skills
• Ability to navigate and influence senior leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Adept at assessing team needs and delivering tailored coaching solutions

Nice to Have

• Experience facilitating Product Increment Planning or Big Room Planning
• Supportive experience in design‑thinking activities and discovery sprints
• Background in banking, financial services, or regulated enterprises
• Supporting business teams, marketing, or non‑technology functions

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology‑enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision‑making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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