Agile Program Manager

Agile Program Manager

Description

CARFAX Canada is looking for a dynamic Agile Program Manager who will be a best-in-class team and process builder for our engineering team, product team and business owners. We’re looking for an exceptionally ambitious, communicative, collaborative hands-on individual who is comfortable working as part of an interdisciplinary team, always driven to get things done in a highly productive manner. You will have experience working in fast-paced environments with the passion and skills to take our build teams and product offerings to the next level.

About Us

Every day, Canadians rely on our insights to make one of the biggest decisions of their lives. As the country’s #1 provider of automotive history and valuation insights, we’re always innovating to make buying and selling used vehicles easier for all Canadians.

Working Here

At CARFAX Canada, you’re not just another employee. You’re a critical contributor to the big picture and rely on data when making important decisions. You have a future mindset and are motivated to grow with us. You have a thirst for learning new things and building your skillset. You dream big and chart your own career path. You don’t settle for what’s quick and easy because you value quality. You know that the best teams are built on trust, so you use your voice to collaborate and create real change. You believe in taking the time to celebrate wins and have fun. You know leading a balanced lifestyle in a supportive work environment is important. You’re not just another employee. You are a CARFAX Canadian!

Job Details

CARFAX Canada is a growing, fast-paced environment that is constantly innovating existing products and creating new ones! We have many ideas and strong build teams but need someone to help develop and manage best practices to increase productivity and collaboration across our various build teams. The Agile Program Manager will facilitate team development, productivity and health, including:

1. • Manage and facilitate Squad and Agile team meetings
   • Identify and establish metrics on team health and productivity
   • Manage and coordinate team metrics, velocity, progress and reporting
   • Identify and facilitate Squad and Agile best practices
   • Identify and work to resolve conflicts impacting team health and performance
   • Serve as a liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure clear communication and
   • Organize and facilitate backlog grooming, daily stand-up meetings, reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, demos, and other Scrum
   • Proactively develop and maintain team standards.
   • Facilitate discussion and conflict

The successful candidate will be considered an expert in the fields of agile development and project management, have excellent logic and problem-solving skills, and, more than anything else, possess a drive to get things done. We need an individual that puts the team before themselves. They will also help remove impediments and foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics and continuous improvement. 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Are you a collaborative leader with experience facilitating agile and project development? Are looking to take on a new challenge? If you answered yes to these questions, consider applying for the role of Agile Program Manager at CARFAX Canada!

Education and Experience Required:

• Certified Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Master, or working towards this designation
• PMP certification preferred
• More than 2 years of direct experience in agile development and or project management
• University degree in Information Technology or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of Agile software development methodologies, values and procedures
• Ability to utilize tools such as Confluence, Slack, and JIRA
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities and tasks as delegated 
• Team-player with the ability to work within a collaborative environment 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work with diverse personality types
• Creative and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong collaboration and communication skills applicable to technical teams and business teams.
• Excellent estimating and forecasting

CARFAX Canada’s core values are: Integrity, Objective, Customer Advocate, Solutions-Oriented and Transparent. The successful candidate will share these values.

Compensation includes base salary commensurate with experience, performance bonuses, health/dental benefits and an optional RRSP match program.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit our website. https://www.carfax.ca/about-carfax/work-at-carfax. Applications will be accepted until November 10, 2020.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CARFAX Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or selection processes, please advise in your cover letter.