Enterprise Agile Coach at Aviso Wealth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

165000.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile Coaching, Change Management, Collaboration, Customer-Centric Agile, Lean Practices, Program Management, Product Strategy, Backlog Management, Release Planning, Impediment Management, Metrics Analysis, Governance, Training, Mentoring, Facilitation, Innovation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Aviso: At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca. The Opportunity: We’re looking to fill an opening for an Enterprise Agile Coach to join our Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) team. Reporting to the Vice President, EPMO, the Enterprise Agile Coach is responsible for being a change agent leading the delivery organization through an Agile transformation at scale by training, coaching, facilitating, and mentoring and driving efficient delivery through the use and adoption of Customer-Centric Agile practices at Aviso. The Enterprise Agile Coach will partner with TSP and Client Experience teams and be responsible for helping to establish an Agile mindset and culture at Aviso. They will work with key team members within the delivery teams (e.g., Product Managers/Owners, Service Designers, Product Designers, Technology Lead, Scrum Masters, etc.) to help support the day-to-day agile delivery adoption, mindset and approach. Key outcomes for this role include helping to drive more consistent, effective, efficient delivery using Agile methodology, effective partnering across the organization and identification of opportunities for the firm to consider as it continues to evolve its Agile journey. The position is responsible for the practices & governance that are required to plan, manage, and execute the enterprise project portfolio. Who you are: Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization What your day looks like: Provide coaching, training, mentoring, impediment management, and leadership to facilitate collaboration, development consistency, and value delivery across the enterprise portfolio of programs, teams and departments resulting in demonstrable results Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and team empowerment aligned Contribute to safe environment for healthy conflict and meaningful collaboration and provide the team with a platform for continuous improvements and raising blockers early Provide educational support to the organization on Customer-Centric Agile principles, practices and any Agile techniques to enable delivery predictability and innovation. Proactively analyze and make recommendations for improvements to Enterprise Delivery patterns Establish and monitor metrics to measure the effectiveness of the coaching and training in the journey of agile adoption of the delivery teams Implement and monitor metrics to gauge enterprise and program efficiency and effectiveness. Drive the learning and improvement cycle to identify and resolve causes of delay and propose recommendations towards a sustainable operating model Help the organization develop and incorporate agile practices into existing dashboards, metrics and reporting to manage portfolio level risks, track KPIs and outcomes, and meet the reporting needs of key stakeholders Your experience and skills: Degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, technical diploma, or equivalent work experience 10+ years of Agile Coach experience at the enterprise level and/or leading large cross-functional/cross-regional teams on major organizational programs leveraging Agile approaches 15+ years of major program management experience in Agile or hybrid environments Solid knowledge of Lean & Agile practices, UX/UI and Application Design & Integration Familiarity with the Product Operating Model developed by the Silicon Valley Product Group would be an asset Strong understanding of product strategy, roadmap development, backlog management, and release planning for achieving significant outcomes Experience as an agile practitioner in an agile transformation environment with programs and teams that are new to agile methodology Proven experience acting as Agile Coach in dynamic environments Deep knowledge of Customer-centric Agile principles and practices, and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments Ability to manage governance deliverables, risks, dependencies, and financial reporting. Strong organizational change management orientation Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset Why Aviso? At Aviso, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success. Here are a few things that set us apart: Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options Matching contributions to our retirement program Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program Regular social events to foster teamwork Your Information By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your provided personal information for the purposes of assessing your qualifications and suitability for employment with Aviso. Your information will be handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and relevant provincial legislation. Your data may be shared with authorized personnel involved in the recruitment process and retained only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes or as required by law. Further information is available on the Privacy link on our Career Page – Privacy Policies Equal Employment Opportunity Aviso welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No recruiters or agencies, please. Company Overview: Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider for the Canadian financial industry, with approximately $145 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a comprehensive, technology-enabled, client-centric wealth services ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors. A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team. Salary This position is posted with an expected salary range of $130,000 - $165,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Agile Coach will lead the delivery organization through an Agile transformation by training, coaching, and mentoring teams. They will also establish an Agile mindset and culture while driving efficient delivery through Customer-Centric Agile practices.