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Acts as a leader and change catalyst for the adoption of the Agile mindset and associated behaviours. Supports new teams to operate in an accelerated delivery model focused on identifying and implementing ways we can work differently to achieve business goals. Focuses on the improvement of individual teams by providing coaching on Agile processes, protection from outside distractions, ceremony facilitation, and obstacle removal. Ensures the success of the Agile transformation and the associated practices at enterprise scale and provides solutions for cross-group impediments. Conducts executive training and coaching, team member selection and on-boarding, and training on new processes and behaviors.

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.
• Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.
• Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.
• Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.
• Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Leads the execution of Agile practice management programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals
• Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.
• Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis, and reporting.
• Challenges the status quo on how and what we do at BMO; influences behaviour independent of organizational hierarchy
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business / group on implementation of solutions; holds team members and stakeholders accountable to follow the values and behaviours implied by the accelerated delivery model.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Acts as the day to day contact for vendors; supports the implementation, maintenance, and sustainment of vendor solutions.
• Executes individual / team evaluation process and approach to identify improvements by identifying key issues, and outlining alternatives and action plans.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of Agile practice management programs.
• Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
• Supports development and execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyzes data and information to provide Agile practice insights and recommendations (e.g. skill building opportunities) where quality issues exist.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports, etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to all levels of management to assist the Agile team in communicating status and key decisions.
• Facilitates meetings and working sessions that leverage the Agile practice management program, tools, and techniques to foster adoption.
• Identifies business needs, designs / develops tools and training programs for Agile practices / enterprise programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Operates at a group/enterprise-wide level and serves as a specialist resource to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Implements changes in response to shifting trends.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

  Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specific designations may be required (e.g. Agile Scrum Master, Agile Coach).
• Track-record of leading large, cross-functional teams in delivering results / decisions.
• Capable of understanding project-level content and executive-level strategic thinking.
• Ability to influence behaviour without organizational hierarchy.
• Experience working within software delivery ecosystem / digital domain.
• Seasoned professional with a combination of education, experience and industry knowledge.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Influence skills - In-depth / Expert.
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration - In-depth / Expert.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth / Expert.

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At BMO Harris Bank we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO Harris Bank team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmoharris.com .

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