Lean-Agile Coach

Cogeco Inc.; Quincy (MA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Lean-Agile Coach, where you will lead the charge in fostering an Agile culture across multiple squads. In this role, you will empower teams to embrace Lean principles, enhancing their performance and collaboration. With a focus on delivering exceptional value to customers, you will utilize your expertise to coach and mentor teams through their Agile journey. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, providing a vibrant workplace culture where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about technology and Agile methodologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Discounted Services

Headspace Membership

Betterhelp Membership

Flexible Work Policy

Employee Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in a Lean-Agile environment with coaching experience.
• Proven experience in applying Lean principles and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams to adopt Lean-Agile practices and improve efficiency.
• Establish metrics to measure performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Agile Coaching

Lean Principles

Kanban

Empathy

Data Analysis

Education

Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM)

Kanban Management Professional

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Job Description :

About Our Company

Breezeline is a dynamic, innovative company providing the very best Internet, TV, and Voice service to the US markets we serve. We are ‘Above And Beyonders’, who consistently strive to surprise and delight our customers by doing the unexpected. We continually look for new and better ways to enrich our customers’ lives through connected and memorable experiences.

As the eighth-largest cable operator in the United States, Breezeline reaches more than 1.7 million homes and businesses in 13 states with Internet, TV, Voice and fiber services. Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Breezeline is a subsidiary of Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX:CCA).

Why Work At Breezeline?

As one of the country’s fast-growing Internet service providers, Breezeline offers our colleagues a vibrant workplace culture and excellent career opportunities. As a proudly diverse and inclusive organization, we believe that every person’s unique individuality should be welcomed and celebrated, and their abilities and potential should be honored and recognized. It is a key part of our culture to actively promote opportunities internally to ensure that you are never static in your career with us.

Internal Values – How we act

We’re proud that Breezeline is unlike any other employer in the industry. We work hard, but we never lose sight of the big picture. We understand that our colleagues are looking for more than just a great job – they want an extraordinary life – and at Breezeline, we want to make that a reality.

And here is how we do it.

Fun: We laugh a lot. It makes every day brighter, and if you don’t love what you do, you’re not doing it right.

Job flexibility: We think everything you do matters – at work and home.

Discounted services: We offer our customers some fantastic services, and we think you deserve to enjoy them in your home, too.

Total Rewards: Let’s be honest, everyone wants to make a good salary. We offer attractive total rewards and a great culture to go along with it. We’ve got you and your family covered with one of the best packages in the business.

Career evolution: At Breezeline, you get more than just a job. You get all the tools you need to learn, grow, and achieve your career goals!

Cutting-edge technology: Do you have a passion for technology? Great, we do, too. At Breezeline, you will get the opportunity to manage, influence, play, create, fix, and re-shape the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Breezeline, every day our teams are taking action to bring people together through powerful communications and entertainment experiences. Our ability to deliver on this promise in the communities we serve through the US and Canada is possible due to the endless commitment of our colleagues in Canada and the US.

As a Lean-Agile Coach, you will play a crucial role in fostering an Agile culture across multiple Squads, championing Agile methodologies while emphasizing Lean principles.From you, we are looking for a dedicated leader and mentor who can foster an Agile mindset, coach teams to achieve high performance, and support them through every stage of their Agile journey.In this role, you will work with cross-functional Squads, Product Owners, and senior leadership to improve collaboration, enhance delivery processes, and enable the organization to be more responsive to change, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coach and influence change to increase the flow of valuable outcomes through Squads and Crews;

• Partner with Product Owners and Crew leadership to enable the adoption of Lean-Agile principles, practices, methods, and mindset and assist in continuously improving ways of working;

• Guide Squads in applying Lean principles to identify and eliminate waste, enhance value delivery, and improve overall efficiency.

• Coach Squads, leaders, and stakeholders on Agile values, principles, and practices with an emphasis on Kanban and Lean thinking.

• Influence leadership at all levels and other stakeholders to drive the culture change required to embed agility;

• Establish and track key flow metrics (e.g., throughput, lead time, cycle time, WIP limits) to measure and drive continuous improvement.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations based on data to enhance team performance and delivery.

• Implement and optimize Kanban systems across Squads to improve workflow transparency, limit work-in-progress (WIP), and reduce cycle times.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as an Agile Coach or equivalent role with a strong focus on Kanban and Lean principles.

• Familiarity with flow metrics (e.g., lead time, cycle time, throughput) and their practical use in improving team performance.

• Role model empathy and trust to help foster coaching relationships;

• Be curious without judgment or bias;

• Growth mindset and role modeling this for others;

• Comfortable working in complexity and uncertainty;

• Ability to manage resistance to change and influence stakeholders toward a Lean-Agile mindset.

WORK EXPERIENCE & TRAINING:

• Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC);

• Certification in Kanban (e.g., Kanban Management Professional, Kanban Coaching Professional) or Lean practices.

• 5-7 years of experience working in a Lean-Agile environment, with at least 2-3 years of experience as an Agile Coach;

• Experience in value stream mapping and implementing process improvements at scale.

• Experience coaching and mentoring cross-functional Squads and working closely with Product Owners and leadership to facilitate the Agile transformation;

• Hands-on experience in leading Agile adoption across different departments, preferably in telecommunications, media, technology, or a similar industry;

• Experience in industries outside of software development, demonstrating versatility in applying Lean-Agile principles.

• Knowledge or experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence is highly preferred.

LOCATION:

This remote position is open to individuals residing within the organization's footprint, which includes the following locations:

• U.S. States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Medical coverage (including prescription and vision plans)

• Dental coverage

• Life Insurance (1x salary at no cost to employee)

• Long and short-term disability insurance (no cost to employee)

• Voluntary employee, spousal, and child life insurance

• Company recognized Holidays with additional Floating Holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO) programs

• Comprehensive Flex Work Policy

• 401(k) plan eligibility (company match 50% up to 5% of eligible contributions)

• Participation in the Employee Bonus Plan

• Participation in the Cogeco Stock Purchase Plan

• Complimentary and discounted broadband services (for those in our service area)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Headspace Membership

• Betterhelp Membership

• Opportunities for LinkedIn Learning subscriptions for select colleagues

#LI-REMOTE

Location :

Quincy, MA

Company :

Breezeline

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail]

About us

Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business subscribers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada, and in thirteen states in the United States under the Cogeco Connexion, oxio and Breezeline brand names. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).