Sr. Manager, Agile Enablement

At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives. Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.

Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuel us, and moments define us.

Reporting to the Director of Agile Delivery + Lean-Agile CoE within Tech Hub and Shared Services, the Senior Manager Lean-Agile CoE (LACE) will be accountable for the People, Process and Cultural change management required to mature our Business Agility within a Scaled Agile Framework continuously and sustainably.

The role will build and lead a team of specialists focused on Culture & Leadership, Process Development & Continuous Improvement, Learning & Skilling and Change & Adoption, responsible for the evolution of lean-agile mindset and practices to improve the understanding and adoption of lean-agile practices. This includes coaching, facilitating training, knowledge sessions, fostering momentum, and using continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsible for the SAFe Implementation Roadmap, including managing the Hub in a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) Hub-and-Spoke model – and supporting the HR Hub, as a People Enablement spoke to drive active culture and learning activities to embed the mindset within the Operating Model.

What you will be doing – key responsibilities:

• Driving the need, urgency, and vision for change across the Organization - manage the Scaled Agile Transformation Roadmap
• Championing the Lean-Agile Mindset, Competencies and Principles with a heavy focus on Lean-Agile Leadership
• Represent the interests of the People and People Enablement team in all interactions
• Own the health of transformation and sustainment from a People and Operating Model point of view
• Building and Leading a team of specialists who:
• Build and execute the transformation backlog to achieve Full SAFe®
• Perform effective People-centric change management at an organizational and individual level
• Actively embed the Cultural Values through practical campaigns to change associated behaviours
• Train and Coach all Scaled Agile practitioners, and empower individuals to adopt the Continuous Growth mindset
• Sustain the transformation through data driven continuous improvement and ownership of Business Agility KPIs

What you have – critical skills/designations:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering, Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 5+ years organizational change management experience; Scaled Agile Transformation is a definite asset
• Open minded with a continuous growth attitude is a must; confident to challenge the status quo and follow-through with appropriate tact
• Strong leadership skills to build relationships among Executive Leaders and drive results without reporting relationships
• Strong business and technical acumen and professionalism, excellent presentation skills with solid verbal and written communication aptitude
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience with SAFe® Lean-Agile Values, Mindsets, Principles and Competencies is required
• Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC/T), is a definite asset
• Data-driven decision maker; certified Lean Six Sigma® is an asset
• Solid understanding of adult learning practices and techniques
• Understanding of Change Management practices; Prosci® certification is an asset
• Understanding of Design Thinking practices, with a focus on Customer Centricity

As a condition of hire, all new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccinations against COVID 19. Any request for an exception under Human Rights legislation must be supported by evidence to be considered by Rogers on a case by case basis.

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Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 1 Mount Pleasant WFH(084), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Posting Category/Function: Communications & Change Management
Requisition ID: 237752
 
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1. Our people are at the heart of our success
2. Our customers come first. They inspire everything we do
3. We do what’s right, each and every day
4. We believe in the power of new ideas
5. We work as one team, with one vision
6. We give back to our communities and protect our environment

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