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Stuart
Oakley
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Performance-focused with progressive experience guiding individuals, teams, and entities through transformative processes to successfully accomplish complex, high-impact initiatives by fully embracing Agile and Lean methodologies.
· Track record of pioneering consultancy services focused on Agile coaching and organizational change.
· Notable success in transforming project management teams and coaching product owners in backlog development/Scrum facilitation.
· Established recognition for guiding aspirant Project Managers in mastering organizational change complexities.
· Adept at innovating delivery models and tool implementation, streamlining processes, and enhancing decision-making.
· Instrumental in championing Agile leadership initiatives, significantly improving project delivery efficiency and product time-to-market.
Work Experience
Agile Leadership Coach Founder & Principal Change/Agile Coach Adjunct Professor, Graduate Project Management Program Agile Change Coach Agile Coach Additional Experience Listed
Silicon Valley Bank Useful Change Inc Mohawk College Bank of Montreal Sun Life Financial See Description
Apr 2022 – Dec 2022 May 2015 – Present Jan 2024 – Present Feb 2023 – Oct 2023 Jan 2020 – Apr 2022
Implemented an Agile Leadership learning initiative to drive Agile/Lean Transformation within the organization, a large financial institution in the high-tech commercial banking sector in the United States.
· Enhanced operational efficiency and accelerated the delivery of new products by liaising with executive and senior leadership.
· Delivered a successful Agile Leadership learning initiative, leading to a remarkable 20% increase in product delivery efficiency.
· Contributed to a 15% reduction in time-to-market for new products, boosting the organization’s competitive advantage.
· Partnered with executive and senior leadership to drive Agile/Lean Transformation, promoting a shift in organizational culture and operations.
· Facilitated collaborative engagements with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with transformation goals and strategies. Engage clients to enhance the Agile performance of project management teams, involving competencies and work efficacy evaluation, action plan development, improvement recommendations, and training to improve potential growth areas.
· Initiated a consultancy with a commitment to harnessing enthusiasm and providing specialized guidance for Agile coaching and Organizational Change through Lean Change Management.
· Salvaged projects from crises by coaching Product Owners in developing and maintaining product backlogs and facilitating daily stand-ups and Scrum ceremonies within sprints. Teach “Facilitating Organizational Change” to graduate-level students.
· Capitalized on inherent behavioral strengths of teams to improve productivity while fostering collaborative engagement within the coaching community.
· Instituted and nurtured communities of practice to cultivate organizational comprehension of Agile roles and facilitate the evolution of managers into these roles.
· Maximized value delivery and reduced waste by collaborating with C-level executives and entrepreneurs to strategize and implement Agile team transitions and product development roadmaps Instruct graduate-level Project Management students enrolled in the Ontario Graduate Certificate Program in Project Management. Update course content to align with industry trends and emerging methodologies.
· Fostered a dynamic learning environment promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and applying best practices in change management.
· Guided aspiring Project Managers in navigating the intricacies of organizational change, utilizing methodologies incorporating cultural considerations and effective change leadership. Engaged to facilitate the evolution of Market Risk and Counterparty Credit towards a product-centric delivery approach. Conducted practical and interactive Team Liftoff training sessions for over 200 individuals across business and IT sectors.
· Collaborated with fellow coaches to establish a newly conceived product-centric delivery model, empowering teams to embrace such transformation.
· Spearheaded the implementation of Kanban Zone® to facilitate effective progress tracking for product teams and support data-driven decision-making.
· Played a pivotal role in streamlining the delivery process through STATIK workshops, reducing wait times and minimizing waste, thus enhancing overall efficiency. Mentored 22 teams in core IT aspects, including Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies, to support the broader digital enterprise transformation within the organization.
· Trained and certified over 200 trainees in Kanban (TKP®, KSD®, KSI®, KMP®), contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and enhancing project execution capabilities.
· Conducted regular coaching and training sessions for core IT teams, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban methodologies.
· Played a crucial role in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and agility within the organization, fostering an environment conducive to digital transformation.
· Coached multiple platforms across the organization, promoting a consistent approach to digital enterprise transformation.
Senior Agile Coach (Senior Consultant), CGI, Toronto, ON, 2017 – 2019
Senior Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Dealertrack Canada, Cox Automotive, Mississauga, ON, 2016 – 2017
Agile Project Management Consultant & Coach, Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2013 – 2015
Project Manager (Scrum Master), Royal Bank of Canada, Agile Transformation Services, Toronto, ON, 2011 – 2013