Agile AI Transformation Lead
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$68,000 to $125,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $68,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 9+ years of overall experience, with at least 4 years of Agile delivery leadership experience using Scrum, Kanban and Lean methodologies.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Agile AI Transformation Lead to drive Agile delivery and advance the adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices across the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will lead Scrum, Kanban and Lean initiatives, guide cross-functional teams, and help improve delivery predictability, release quality and continuous improvement within a regulated enterprise environment.
In this role, you will
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note that Cognizant cannot provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
Applications will be accepted until October 14th, 2026
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $68,000 CAD - $125,000 CAD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:
We are seeking an experienced Agile AI Transformation Lead to drive Agile delivery and advance the adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices across the software development lifecycle. In this role, you will lead Scrum, Kanban and Lean initiatives, guide cross-functional teams, and help improve delivery predictability, release quality and continuous improvement within a regulated enterprise environment.
In this role, you will
- Lead Agile delivery across Scrum, Kanban and Lean-based initiatives.
- Drive AI-driven and agentic software development lifecycle transformation initiatives and promote AI-enabled engineering practices.
- Facilitate Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives and Program Increment activities.
- Coach delivery teams, Product Owners and engineering leaders on Agile practices and effective use of Jira and related delivery tools.
- Track and improve engineering metrics, delivery predictability, release quality and overall delivery excellence.
- Manage risks, dependencies and impediments while maintaining clear communication with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Partner with architects, engineering leads, quality assurance teams and business stakeholders to improve outcomes.
- Act as a trusted Agile advisor, supporting organizational change and continuous improvement.
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Please note that Cognizant cannot provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- 9+ years of overall experience, with at least 4 years of Agile delivery leadership experience using Scrum, Kanban and Lean methodologies.
- A minimum of one year of hands-on experience leading or supporting AI-driven or agentic software development lifecycle transformation initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle governance, release management, quality gates, engineering metrics and delivery excellence practices.
- Advanced proficiency with Jira and Agile management platforms.
- Demonstrated success coaching Agile teams and enabling organizational transformation.
- Strong stakeholder management experience with Product Owners, engineering leaders, architects, quality assurance teams and senior leadership.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, conflict-resolution and leadership skills.
- Experience working in a regulated industry such as insurance, financial services, banking or healthcare.
- A track record of improving engineering delivery through measurable Agile practices and AI-enabled ways of working.
Applications will be accepted until October 14th, 2026
Salary And Other Compensation
The annual salary for this position is $68,000 CAD - $125,000 CAD, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
In addition to salary, this role is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, subject to individual and company performance.
Benefits
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where applicable).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Wellbeing and Mental Health Programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Resources.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead Agile delivery across Scrum, Kanban, and Lean initiatives while driving AI-enabled and agentic software development lifecycle transformation. Coach teams and stakeholders, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and improve delivery predictability, release quality, engineering metrics, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires 9 or more years of overall experience, including at least 4 years of Agile delivery leadership and at least 1 year supporting or leading AI-driven or agentic SDLC transformation. Candidates need strong knowledge of software delivery governance and metrics, advanced Jira proficiency, and demonstrated coaching, stakeholder management, communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Skills
- Agile Delivery Leadership
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Lean
- AI-Driven Transformation
- Agentic Software Development
- Jira
- Release Management
- Engineering Metrics
- Quality Gates
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Coaching
- Facilitation
- Risk and Dependency Management
- Organizational Change
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing and Mental Health Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning Resources
- Career Development
- Certification Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Technology
- Management & Leadership
- Software
- Consulting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Agile Delivery
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Lean
- AI-Enabled Engineering
- Agentic Software Development
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand-Ups
- Sprint Reviews
- Retrospectives
- Program Increment
- Jira
- Delivery Governance
- Release Management
- Quality Gates
- Engineering Metrics
- Delivery Predictability
- Release Quality
- Risk Management
- Dependency Management
- Impediment Management
- Product Owners
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational Transformation
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulated Industries
- Insurance
- Financial Services
- Banking