An Initial AI Screening will be conducted for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Hybrid (Downtown, Toronto)

Duration: 12 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto, is looking for an Agile Coach - Delivery, Digital Transformation to break down the long-term EMOB vision into manageable workstreams, MVPs, and releases. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:
Structure and plan future workstreams
Develop a best practice within the squad to define sequencing, dependencies, and delivery roadmaps across teams.

Backlog management and prioritization
Direct the organization, grooming and refinement of backlog.
Create a robust prioritization practice based on business value, client impact, effort, risk, and feasibility.
Develop artifact standards to ensure work is clearly defined and composed of essential information.

Risk identification and dependency management
Proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and cross-functional dependencies that may impact delivery
Establish processes for issue identification, escalation, and resolution.
Assess and create visibility into critical path items and decision points.

Coaching and ways of working
Assess processes across functional areas in the squad to identify opportunities to increase agility
Create standard practices and support the alignment across business, technology, analytics, marketing, and CX partners.
Support the Squad Lead in driving execution, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.

Embedded execution support
Operate as a hands-on member of the squad, participating in day-to-day planning, ceremonies, working sessions, and decision forums.
Provide seasoned guidance and challenge operational, strategic and executional assumptions to help the team move faster and more effectively.

Must Have Skills:




7 years of Agile Coaching, Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or related experience.
6-7 years of Proven experience coaching agile teams while providing hands-on support for planning, prioritization, dependency management, and delivery execution.
Demonstrated ability to identify risks, remove bottlenecks, and improve team effectiveness.
Experience developing and managing delivery roadmaps, defining MVPs, and coordinating cross-functional dependencies to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Robust facilitation and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams.

Nice-To-Have Skills:
Experience delivering complex transformation, digital, or customer journey initiatives.
Product delivery and product management experience
Banking or financial services experience is considered
Experience working with Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or other enterprise Agile methodologies
Experience with Agile delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Workfront or similar platforms.

Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Facilitation and workshop leadership abilities
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Leadership and coaching mindset

Educational :
Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance, or a related field. Agile certification

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is C$90 - C$106. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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📌 Agile Coach – Delivery, Digital Transformation (Ontario)
🏢 Finance Professionals
📍 Ontario