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McCain Foods

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need a strong grasp of agile principles, coaching experience, leadership skills, conflict resolution, knowledge of metrics, and relevant certifications. A degree in a related field is preferred.
  • You will drive agile transformation, coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, enhance processes, empower teams, track metrics, conduct training, manage change, engage stakeholders, and promote continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of agile principles, values, and methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe).
  • Proven experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or in a similar role.
  • Excellent coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts within teams and across departments.
  • Knowledge of agile metrics and tools for tracking team and organizational performance.
  • Experience in agile transformation and change management.
  • Certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or Agile Certified Coach (ACC) or SAFe Practitioner (SP) / SAFe Practitioner Consultant (SPC) are desirable.
  • Experience in software development or project management is an advantage.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Business, or Engineering) is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Agile Transformation: Drive the agile transformation strategy, assess the organization's readiness for agile practices, and create a roadmap for adoption.
  • Coaching and Mentoring: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to individuals, teams, and leaders on agile principles, values, and practices. Help them understand and embrace agile mindset and methodologies.
  • Facilitation: Facilitate agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making within the team.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and work closely with teams to implement agile frameworks and methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean. Encourage experimentation and adaptation to optimize team performance.
  • Team Empowerment: Foster a self-organizing and high-performing team culture by encouraging autonomy, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. Help teams identify and remove obstacles to ensure smooth progress and delivery of value.
  • Agile Metrics and Reporting: Define, track, and analyze key agile metrics to measure team and organizational performance. Provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • Training and Education: Conduct training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to educate individuals and teams about agile concepts, tools, and techniques. Promote continuous learning and improvement.
  • Change Management: Act as a change agent to promote the agile mindset and cultural transformation across the organization. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to align their expectations and ensure their commitment to the agile journey.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including executives, product owners, and external partners, to ensure alignment, collaboration, and support for agile initiatives.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, emerging agile practices, and methodologies. Continuously assess and refine agile coaching approaches and strategies to enhance effectiveness.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Agile Lead position?

The primary responsibility of the Agile Lead is to guide and support teams, departments, or organizations in adopting and implementing agile methodologies and practices.

What qualifications are required for the Agile Lead position?

Candidates should have a strong understanding of agile principles and methodologies, proven experience as an Agile Coach or similar role, excellent coaching and facilitation skills, and desirable certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Agile Certified Coach (ACC).

Where is the Agile Lead position located?

The Agile Lead position is located at the Toronto HQ.

What types of agile methodologies should the Agile Lead be familiar with?

The Agile Lead should be familiar with Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe methodologies.

What are the key responsibilities of the Agile Lead?

Key responsibilities include driving agile transformation, coaching and mentoring teams, facilitating agile ceremonies, identifying process improvements, fostering team empowerment, tracking agile metrics, conducting training sessions, promoting change management, and engaging stakeholders.

Is experience in software development or project management required?

While not mandatory, experience in software development or project management is considered an advantage.

Are there opportunities for continuous learning and improvement in this role?

Yes, the Agile Lead will promote continuous learning and improvement through training sessions, workshops, and by staying up-to-date with industry trends.

Is McCain Foods an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusivity, and equity in the workplace.

What should I do if I require accommodations during the recruitment process?

If you require accommodations throughout the recruitment process, you should let McCain Foods know, and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Is vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory for employees?

Currently, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required, but McCain Foods reserves the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.

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McCain Foods

Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food

1-10
Employees
1957
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 65 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 20,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $11 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.