Agile Coach Lead

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients.

At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute.

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What you’ll be doing

As a member of the Enterprise Capabilities and Organizational Agility team, you’ll play a key role in supporting CIBC’s transformation toward a more agile, client-focused organization. As an Agile Coach Lead, you’ll partner with teams and leaders to adopt and embed agile principles and ways of working, driving business agility, performance, and client-centered delivery. You’ll enable high performance through data-driven insights and agile operating models, while shaping a culture of empowerment and meaningful outcomes. You will also help address organizational challenges and support capability development across the business.

At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your work activities within a hybrid work arrangement where you’ll spend 1-3 days per week on-site, while other days will be remote.

How you’ll succeed

• Enable and Mentor Teams– Influence and guide leaders, Product Owners, squads, and crews in adopting agile principles and mindsets. Provide coaching and mentorship to foster empowered, high-performing teams.

• Drive continuous improvement – Lead the development and execution of planning and capability uplift initiatives. Proactively identify and address organizational challenges to enhance team effectiveness.

• Partner and collaborate – Work closely with leadership, stakeholders, and Product Owners to drive culture change, embed agility, and improve delivery of valuable outcomes. This includes supporting them to manage roadmaps, create resource plans, and facilitate agile ceremonies. Cultivate strong relationships with internal and external partners to advance agile adoption.

• Demonstrate Team leadership – Set clear context and expectations, develop individual and team capabilities, and manage performance to create a positive, purpose-driven work environment aligned with CIBC’s values.

Who you are

• Agile/adaptable- You embrace and advocate for change. You continuously evolve your thinking and the way you work in order to deliver your best.

• Technical skills- You have advanced knowledge of agile principles, frameworks, and facilitation techniques. You can demonstrate experience in delivery, leadership, and/or team coaching. You have 8+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Agile Coach, Project Manager, or Scrum Master. You have expertise with agile tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence).

• Certified Professional- It would be an asset if you hold certifications such as SAFe® Agilist, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or PMI-ACP, highlighting your expertise and commitment to agile coaching.

• You're motivated by collective success. You know that teamwork can transform a good idea into a great one. You know that an inclusive team that enjoys working together can bring a vision to life.

• You engage with your heart and mind. You care about people and respect different perspectives. You listen to and learn from the experiences of others.

• Your influence makes a difference. You know that relationships and networks are essential to success. You inspire outcomes by sharing your expertise.

• You are a caring and accountable leader. You’re passionate about developing and growing team members abilities. You have experience providing coaching and hands on support to meet team goals. You’re comfortable giving candid feedback.

• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork, and accountability.

What CIBC Offers

At CIBC, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential. We aspire to give you a career, rather than just a paycheck.

• We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, a benefits program*, defined benefit pension plan*, an employee share purchase plan, a vacation offering, wellbeing support, and MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.

• Our spaces and technological toolkit will make it simple to bring together great minds to create innovative solutions that make a difference for our clients.

• We cultivate a culture where you can express your ambition through initiatives like Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

*Subject to plan and program terms and conditions

What you need to know

• CIBC is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation, please contact [email protected]

• CIBC is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities we’re actively recruiting for, unless stated otherwise.

• You need to be legally eligible to work at the location(s) specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

• We may ask you to complete an attribute-based assessment and other skills test (such as simulation, coding, French proficiency).

• We use artificial intelligence tools during the recruitment process. Our goal for the application process is to get to know more about you, all that you have to offer, and give you the opportunity to learn more about us.

Job Location

Toronto-81 Bay, 6th Floor

Employment Type

Regular

Weekly Hours

37.5

Skills

Agile Adoption, Agile Coaching, Agile Methodology, Group Problem Solving, Process Implementations, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), Strategic Objectives, Team Leadership