Agile Coach

Job Description

<p>One of North America's largest financial services institutions is searching for an experienced <b>Agile Coach </b>to join their dynamic transformation team in <b>Burnaby, BC</b>. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to drive innovation and strategic change for major enterprise clients, tackling complex business challenges and shaping how global companies deliver cutting-edge products. You'll advise senior leaders, guide agile teams, and help support a large internal technology migration project by using world-class agile methodologies.</p><p><br></p><p>This exciting opportunity begins as a <b>6-month W2/IC contract</b> offering a <b>hybrid onsite </b>(3x/week) schedule and strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role.</p><p><br></p><p>Please Note: Candidates MUST be able to work onsite in Burnaby, BC 3 days per week.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead agile transformation projects from concept to execution, working directly with senior client stakeholders</li><li>Guide teams through the full Scrum lifecycle, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives</li><li>Design and refine product strategies, create wireframes, and manage development of high-value storyboards/user stories</li><li>Oversee product backlog grooming and ensure alignment with evolving stakeholder needs</li><li>Provide expert coaching and mentorship to agile teams, promoting adoption of engineering best practices such as test-driven development and continuous integration</li><li>Facilitate workshops and training sessions to elevate agile maturity across organizations</li><li>Identify and surface hidden risks, prioritize initiatives, and empower teams to deliver high-impact results</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Skills & Experience:</b></p><ul><li><b>Bachelor's </b>degree required; advanced degrees preferred</li><li>Subject matter expert with at least <b>10 years</b> of relevant experience preferred; depth of expertise and agility valued over tenure for emerging skill sets</li><li>Track record of successfully leading agile projects as both a <b>Scrum Master</b> and <b>Product Owner</b></li><li>Demonstrated experience developing <b>consumer-facing</b> products and driving business transformation through technology</li><li>Strong grasp of engineering principles including automated <b>testing</b>, <b>CI/CD</b>, and <b>iterative product development</b></li><li>Proficient in <b>storyboarding</b>, wireframing, backlog management, user story creation, and setting acceptance criteria</li><li>Prior experience teaching agile principles in <b>workshop or classroom</b> settings preferred</li><li>Skilled at strategic <b>stakeholder </b>alignment, with ability to influence and communicate effectively at executive levels</li><li>Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring abilities in both team settings and with senior leaders</li><li>Expert problem-solver who thrives on complex challenges and delivering innovative, actionable solutions</li><li>Proven project manager able to anticipate risks and plan multiple steps ahead</li><li>Competent working under pressure and managing client expectations with confidence</li></ul>