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Are you an Agile Transformation Coach for a new opportunity?Are you looking for a new contract opportunity?We are pleased to offer you 9 new contract opportunities for you to consider: Agile Transformation CoachStart: ASAPEstimated length: 12 monthsLocation: MississaugaHybrid remote work, 3 days a week in the officeAdvantagesYou will have an opportunity to work with a leading employer in the local market.ResponsibilitiesRun SAFe value stream and ART identification workshops to identify value streams and the solutions needed to deliver on themProvide SAFe certified training sessions both online and in person to both teams they are transforming and advanced training for groups across the organization already transformedAbility to help leaders construct Agile Release Trains (ARTs) team of teams built around solutions and\or Lean Portfolios based on the delivery through value streamsWork with both leaders and teams to understand the transformation they are part of and why they are doing itCoaching leaders and teams to adopt a Lean Agile MindsetWork with Product Managers and\or Epic Owners to build backlogs of Epics and FeaturesWork with Solution and\or Enterprise Architects to build backlogs of EnablersCoach agile teams to adopt or improve agile concepts and use the Plan, Do, Check and Adjust (PDCA) cycle in their delivery of Stories and resolution of Defects.Prepare the team for and lead them through Program Increment (PI) Planning, execution of the PI and Inspect and Adapt and teach them how to conduct the session themselves.Participate in facilitating Community of Practice (CoP) sessions for shared experience groups such as Release Train Engineers, Product Owners\Managers, Architects, Scrum Masters and Business Owners.Attend transformation team scrums to work as part of a team to move transformation activities forward and solve problemsQualificationsAgile coach experience - not just working in an Agile environment, but someone that leads the transformation, from foundation to realization, provides training, coaching, etc.SPC Certification - SAFE Program Consultant (MUST HAVE) - client will not consider candidates without this certification.Set up DevOps - ARTs (Agile Release Trains)Scaled Agile experienceLarge Enterprise environmentSuperior Communication skills (written & verbal) - will be working with very senior levels of the organization up to the VP levelMust be an up to date certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)Enabled to deliver up to date SAFe certified training for Leading SAFe and SAFe for TeamsExperience conducting SAFe value stream and ART identification workshops to identify value streams and the solutions needed to deliver on themExperience launching Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and\or Lean Portfolios using Scaled Agile FrameworkMust have exceptional communication, planning skills and the ability to teach others new and sometimes complex conceptsMust possess the ability to be empathetic with employees undergoing changeNice to Haves:Enabled to do other up to date SAFe certified training such as LPM, RTE, POPM, Architects, Scrum Master, etc.Experience using JIRA and ConfluenceExperience with Planview\Agile PlaceExperience working at large organizationsA specialization through advanced work in areas such as Product Management, DevOps, Architecture or Lean Portfolio ManagementWorked within a Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE) to implement SAFeSummaryDo you have this experience? If you answer YES, then please apply IMMEDIATELY to so we can then discuss your experience and interest in this opportunity!Randstad Technologies GroupCanada's largest provider of IT Staffing Solutions, offering hundreds of permanent and contract opportunities across all roles, levels and platforms. Our Web based tools help you see and apply for jobs matched automatically to your skills and preferences. When you're ready to interview we meet with you in person to help you build the technology career path you've always wanted. Visit www.randstad.ca to get started!Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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