Agile Coach

Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Application Delivery, you will be responsible for facilitating and accelerating the agile transformation within our teams. Partnering with the leadership team, you will assess our current situation and help build a roadmap for agile transformation. Leading by example, you will be an agent of change, introducing agile practices that will ensure focus, transparency and collaboration.

Advantages
T4 benefits
* 2 sick days (Quebec employment minimum standards)
* 4% cumulative over the year based on hours worked (Quebec employment minimum standards)
* 8 holidays (Quebec employment minimum standards)
* Possibility of adhering to our collective medical insurance after 3 months (CAUTION: no disability and life insurance included/possible). Three levels offered based on RAMQ, which means someone who does not have access to RAMQ cannot adhere.

Employee on Randstad's payroll
* Weekly payments
* Accumulates government withholdings: QPIP, QC and CAN Taxes, QC Pension, EI.
* 8 holidays (according to Quebec Labour Standards Act)
* 2 sick days (Quebec employment minimum standards)
* 4% cumulative over the year based on hours worked (Quebec employment minimum standards) approx. 1 day per month. So between 10 and 12 days per year.
* 8 holidays (Quebec employment minimum standards)
* Insurance: Possibility of adhering to our collective medical insurance after 3 months (CAUTION: no disability and life insurance included/possible). Three levels offered based on RAMQ, which means someone who does not have access to RAMQ cannot adhere. Preferential Randstad rate.
* Flexibility to gain career experience in different fields and companies
* Continue to work and not be unemployed during periods and contexts of constraining employment


Responsibilities
Activities

The Agile Coach (Enterprise) is responsible for the following components:

● Assess the readiness of the teams within our department and suggest an agile transformation plan adapted to our situation
● In collaboration with the leadership team, build a comprehensive agile vision and roadmap, and provide coaching on agile leadership techniques.
● Develop and support the creation of a change management plan to achieve the transformation objectives ● Promote an agile mindset and help the organization manage resistance to change
● Guide and coach the management team, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, customers and team members to implement and use agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products
● Guide the team to a high performance level, recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employ appropriate coaching and development techniques
● Support the management team through their transformation, providing them coaching and guidance as required
● Champion and support adoption of agile standards, tools, and best practices.
● Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and solutions brought to the table, with an emphasis on problem-solving and continuous improvement.
● Work with the various team to remove silos and encourage a higher level of collaboration and transparency
● Identify systemic impediments to the department’s ability to achieve the transformation and deliver value, and work collaboratively with the management team to remove or mitigate those barriers
● In collaboration with the Agile Practices Team, lead the implementation of an Agile Center of Excellence to become the hub for agile change in the organization
● Facilitate value based strategic product and project planning


Qualifications
Service Requirements – Qualifications
To fulfill this role, the Agile Coach (Enterprise) must have the following qualifications:

● Minimum Requirements
○ Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
○ Minimum of 7 years of experience in large projects, with 4 years in a Scrum Master/coach.
○ Demonstrated experience as an Enterprise Agile Coach
○ Demonstrated experience with large complex transformation initiatives: facilitating change, mentoring leaders, influencing through guidance and fostering desired culture.
○ Deep knowledge of agile practices, frameworks, and techniques.
○ Deep practical change management experience is required.
○ Change management certification is an asset
○ Good knowledge of broadcast concepts and conversion projects are an asset
○ Experience with agile planning and development tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence).
○ Ability to lead and coach bilingual/remote teams.
○ Agile Certifications are required
○ Bilingualism (English and French) is a requirement.
● Desired Skills
○ Strong communication skills (both written and oral).
○ Self starter with strong ability to lead through influence.
○ Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
○ Good general knowledge and intellectual curiosity (acquire and develop new knowledge and skills).
○ Familiarity with current trends and industry best practices.
○ Analytical mind and open-minded approach to problem solving.
○ Creative and Innovative.
○ Ability to multitask and deal with concurrent and/or conflicting priorities


Summary
Agile Coach (Enterprise)
● Experience level: At least 5 years of experience in this role
● Linguistic requirements: Fully Bilingual (English and French)
● Location: Montreal or Toronto
* On-site presence: Hybrid
* On-site frequency: 2-3 days/week depending on need.
● Travel requirements : approx once per month.
● Estimated duration: 1 year
● Renewal options: 2 renewal options of 6 months each
● Schedule: Full time, Mon-Fri, 8h/day (eastern time zone)
● Desired start date: December 1, 2025


Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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