Agile coach

The purpose of this mandate is :

Job Description:

Assist Agile teams in delivering products or systems with a focus on people, continuous improvement, experimentation and learning, schedule and cost. He/she acts as a facilitator for teams and team members.

You will play a critical role in facilitating, shaping the Agile process aimed at ensuring our teams remain engaged and high performing.

Your main responsibilities will include:
Lead and shape Agile/Scrum/Kanban practices to serve the team in the context of one or a few IT service delivery and/or operations teams.
Help the team structure its backlog so that it can work efficiently, and maintain cohesion with solution delivery and operations teams.
Help teams address obstacles that may prevent them from achieving business objectives;
Build a trusting and open environment that encourages sharing and problem-solving within the team.
Facilitate communications, improve transparency and disseminate information within the team and between groups.
Support team members, particularly in the iterative delivery of value.
Support Product Owners, particularly in backlog management.
Work closely with the team of Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, to cultivate and build the Agile culture and practices in the organization.
Set up KPIs to better monitor the team's progress.
Lead by example and have fun!
Your skills

Good skills and knowledge in situational servant leadership, facilitation, systems thinking, conflict resolution, continuous improvement, empowerment and increasing transparency.
Ability to navigate within different organizational contexts and levels (teams, managers)
Minimum 5 years' experience in IT.
Relevant experience in technology design and IT operations environments (Asset)
At least 5 years' relevant Agile experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach
Knowledge of Microsoft TFS (Asset)
Experience in the financial sector, preferably in investment (Asset)
Bilingualism
You are

Friendly, motivated
Passionate about building a great team culture
Masterful at transforming conflict situations into opportunities for reflection and learning
Organized and proactive
A good listener, always attentive to the team's pulse
Your profile

The Agile Coach is an integral member of one or more teams who is first and foremost valued by the success of his or her teams. They are skilled in people management and interpersonal communication. They have a knack for helping others and leading meetings.

Facilitators have experience of traditional or Agile project or team management. He or she knows the ins and outs of the processes and main methods of systems or software development. To meet these challenges, the coach must be autonomous, versatile, passionate, dynamic and diplomatic. They must also be skilled facilitators and conflict resolvers.

Coaches know how to manage their time and priorities. They know how to motivate teams and have good negotiating skills. They know how to manage change and recognize its impact.

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role requiring interaction with national and global clients.

• Investment Management
• Project Management
• Scrum Master

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.