Sr. Agile Project Manager to -performing, cross-functional Risk & Corporate Services squad

Ottawa 6 days agoContractor External
Negotiable
Position: Sr. Agile Project Manager to support a high-performing, cross-functional Risk & Corporate Services squad Our valued client is looking for a Sr. Agile Project Manager to support a high-performing, cross-functional Risk & Corporate Services squad . This is a hybrid position (2 days on-site per week) in Ottawa, Montreal, or Toronto. Tasks include: • Enable the team to achieve its goals through agile practices, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on outcomes that matter to our customers • Agile Delivery Leadership: Guide the squad in applying agile principles and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) to plan, execute, and deliver high-impact initiatives aligned with customer and business priorities. • Customer Value Focus: Ensure that the team maintains a clear line of sight to customer needs and outcomes, facilitating prioritization and decision-making that maximizes value delivery. • Team Enablement: Foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Remove impediments, support team health, and help build sustainable delivery practices. • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a bridge between the squad and stakeholders, ensuring transparency, alignment, and shared understanding of goals, progress, and risks. • Metrics & Improvement: Use data-driven insights to support team retrospectives, track delivery performance, and identify opportunities for improvement in both process and outcomes Must have: • Eligible for reliability clearance • Proven experience in agile project management within a complex, customer-centric environment. • Strong facilitation, coaching, and servant leadership skills. • Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in a fast-paced setting. • Familiarity with the insurance domain is an asset Nice to have: • Project Manager / Scrum Master certification (e.g., DASM, DASSM, PSM, PMP) • Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops (ADO) • Knowledge of Planview Portfolios • Fluently bilingual in both official languages, French and English