Job Description We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Lead for a 6 month contract with a likelihood of extensions to lead a complex data and application modernization initiative. A successful candidate must be located in Calgary, and is required to go into the office 3 days a week. This role is responsible for owning Agile delivery execution, driving development governance, managing project planning and stakeholder communications, and ensuring high-quality delivery across business, data, integration, application, vendor, and operations teams. The ideal candidate will bring solid Agile leadership, hands-on technical delivery experience, and the ability to challenge development teams on estimates, solution design, quality standards, and delivery commitments while maintaining momentum toward business outcomes
Skills and Requirements
10+ years of experience delivering technology or business transformation initiatives
5+ years of experience as an Agile Delivery Lead, Scrum Master, Delivery Manager, or similar role
Experience leading cross-functional software development teams in complex enterprise environments
Strong Agile delivery management experience including sprint planning, backlog management, release planning, and dependency management
Prior hands-on experience in software development, application delivery, data engineering, systems integration, or technical delivery leadership
Ability to challenge development estimates, solution designs, coding standards, test quality, technical debt, and delivery progress
Strong project management skills including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, governance, and executive reporting
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Background in data modernization, data platforms, or enterprise integration initiatives- Demonstrated success improving Agile maturity, team accountability, and delivery predictability across organizations
Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), PMP, or similar certification
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
Experience within energy, utilities, industrial operations, transportation, aviation, financial services, or other regulated industries
Knowledge of software architecture, APIs, system integrations, cloud platforms, DevOps, automated testing, and CI/CD practices
Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, Microsoft Project, or similar delivery tools- Experience coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project Managers, and technical teams
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to
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📌 Agile Delivery Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Insight Global
📍 Calgary