Senior Agile Coach

Our client is seeking a Senior Agile Coach responsible for improving delivery effectiveness, coaching software development teams, and strengthening agile practices across engineering, product, and leadership teams. (Hybrid, Toronto) Must Have Skills 5+ years of experience working in Agile environments with software development teams Strong experience coaching Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile teams Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement) Strong understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, DevOps, test automation) Experience coaching Product Owners and Scrum Masters Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills Nice to Have Skills Experience supporting Agile transformations at team or multi-team levels Prior experience as a Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Engineering Manager Agile certifications such as CSM, CSP, ICP-ACC, ICP-ENT, SPC, or equivalent Experience with delivery management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar) Experience working with cross-functional product, engineering, and design teams Experience facilitating organizational improvement workshops Responsibilities Coach software development teams on Agile principles, practices, and mindset Observe team dynamics and provide actionable feedback to improve performance and collaboration Partner with Product Owners to improve backlog quality, story slicing, and prioritization Support Scrum Masters in strengthening facilitation and improving team health Help teams improve delivery flow, predictability, and product quality Facilitate retrospectives, workshops, and continuous improvement sessions Identify systemic delivery impediments and collaborate with leadership to resolve them Promote a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement Additional Information Focus Area: Agile coaching for software development teams Collaboration: Work closely with engineering teams, product owners, scrum masters, and leadership Delivery Framework: Organization has already adopted Agile practices; role focuses on strengthening and improving execution Coaching Scope: Team-level coaching, delivery improvement, backlog management, and agile maturity Tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile delivery platforms Work Style: Hands-on coaching with teams, facilitation of improvement initiatives, and leadership collaboration Environment: Cross-functional software development teams focused on continuous delivery and operational excellence #LI-SB1