Job Offer: Agile Coach

Location: Montreal / Toronto

Contract Duration: 12 months

Work Mode: Hybrid

Start Date: ASAP

Why Join Us?

Astek is a global leader in technology consulting. With 9,600 experts worldwide, we guide our clients through digital transformation by developing innovative solutions.

In Canada, we excel in IT and engineering. We collaborate with leading companies to tackle major technological challenges, putting innovation, collaboration, and excellence at the heart of our actions.

Join a passionate and committed team ready to bring your ideas to life.

About the Role

On behalf of our client in the Media industry, Astek Canada is seeking a motivated Agile Coach ready to take on new challenges.

Your Responsibilities

As an Agile Coach, you will be responsible for:

• 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 teams 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.

Your Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 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.

Key Skills:

• 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.

Personal Qualities:

• 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.

The Astek Advantages

• Personalized CARE plan for our employees.
• Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

Apply now by sending your CV and discover a rewarding career at Astek Canada.

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