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Cognizant

Agile AI Transformation Lead

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: $68,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
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: Sep 23, 2026

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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

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.

Work Model: Hybrid

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.

These will help you stand out

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.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

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.

Career Development and Certification Opportunities.

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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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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

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