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Manager, Agile Practice Chapter

Manager, Agile Practice Chapter

Sun LifeWaterloo, Ontario
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Agile Practice / Project Management Chapter, Agile Excellence Domain, the Manager, Agile Practice Chapter will lead the DE Canada Project Management team within the Agile Excellence Domain

What will you do?

Team Management

  • Create an environment for a highly motivated and engaged team of professionals
  • Promote a learning environment where employees develop required skills, knowledge, and expertise
  • Understand the skills of the resources, expertise, and areas where skills are lacking and put in appropriate remediation plans
  • Support team members by proactively removing roadblocks for them leveraging their domain expertise
  • Develop and execute a talent strategy that enables career progression and mobility, and professional development for Scrum Master practitioners
  • Manage the hiring / onboarding, ongoing coaching, performance management, growth, and development, etc. of team members
  • Manage and / or participate in the review of practitioners’ progression, performance, and compensation process. Act as champion for team members to put forth recommended salary increases and bonus suggestions
  • Gather periodic performance feedback from stakeholders and squad members to ensure 360-degree input for team members
  • Provide honest and direct feedback on evaluations and takes corrective action when required
  • Ensures that domain objectives and plans are communicated to team members, along with how they contribute
  • Hold regular team meetings to promote team building
  • Hold regular one-on-one sessions with direct reports

Resource management

  • Determine specific resource / skills requirements for the Agile Practice Chapter based on evolving, organizational needs
  • Forecast supply to demand and then map demand to resource fulfillment
  • Assesses the most appropriate resources to fulfill demand (internal, external vendors, contractors, etc.)
  • Provide support to Delivery teams and other stakeholders for issues with resources assigned to agile squads and hubs (e.g., performance / skill gaps)
  • Act as the conduit between AED and the assigned portfolio
  • Track the execution and the reporting on resourcing and manage towards the budget for the chapters
  • Anticipate future needs for critical skills / competencies and develop workforce plans to meet them
  • Agile Practice

  • Assess and review the overall practice of the Agile Practice Chapter and drive best practice & continuous improvement as applicable
  • Establish the direction of professional development for chapter members
  • Ensure that all practice related material and information (e.g., best practices, industry information, methodologies) for the Scrum Master chapter are kept up-to-date and made available to team members
  • Enable teams to be successful by providing necessary tools, coaching, change management and other support services
  • Keep informed on market trends, business strategy and continuously develop your own expertise and knowledge
  • Lead and facilitate community of practice for the chapter and ensure consistency and alignment in chapter management practices across DE Canada.
  • Project Management :

  • Drive best practice & continuous improvement as applicable
  • Provide input into, and act as a champion of change to help evolve the chapter to meet current and future needs
  • Establish the direction of professional development for chapter members
  • Enable teams to be successful by providing necessary tools, coaching, change management and other support services
  • Keep informed on market trends, business strategy and continuously develop your own expertise and knowledge
  • What will you need to succeed?

  • Proven experience working in project management, Agile / Scrum and / or delivery
  • PMP, Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Certified Scrum Coach (CSC) ideal
  • Delivery or software development background a plus
  • 3+ years of experience in agile delivery
  • 5+ years of experience in project management
  • Bias for action, with excellent problem solving abilities
  • Experience encouraging team members to create a rewarding working environment in which they are driven and motivated to have a real impact within their respected product teams
  • Experience creating an environment of learning and continuously improving your skills, development team skills, and your chapter
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, team building, and organizational skills
  • Proven leadership skills, including the ability to bring forward opinions / ideas and to inspire others
  • What’s in it for you :

  • Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.
  • Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being As a hybrid organization, you and your leader use business and Client needs to choose where you work, at home or in the office
  • We’re honored to be recognized as a 2023 Best Workplaces in Ontario by Great Place to Work® Canada We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada