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Nizar Khoja

@nizarkhoja

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Experienced business agility strategist with a focus on organizational transformation.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and supports continuous learning in a collaborative environment.

I am a seasoned business agility strategist with decades of cross-industry experience, dedicated to catalyzing organizational transformation and enhancing performance. My expertise lies in embedding a culture of continuous value delivery, aligning agility practices with organizational needs, and ensuring impactful outcomes that resonate with company objectives.

Throughout my career, I have successfully launched initiatives such as the OKR Framework, which has significantly improved organizational alignment and focus. My strategic insights into emerging technologies like Blockchain and NFTs have opened new revenue streams for clients. I have also established Centers of Excellence and Communities of Practice, fostering growth and support across various organizations. My leadership in enterprise agility has transformed the professional trajectories of thousands, optimizing capabilities and enhancing organizational maturity.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-founder/OKR Sensei

Current

OKR Cohort, Inc.

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 7 months)

At OKR Cohort, I co-founded an institute dedicated to OKR adoption, training over 500 practitioners and 200 facilitators. I provided tailored consulting services and strategic organizational uplift through the OKR framework.

OKRs Coaching Strategic Consulting Training Community Building

Lead Enterprise Agility Strategist and Coach

Sunlife Financials

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Led enterprise agility initiatives at Sun Life, coaching over 20 executives and training 1000+ colleagues in OKR implementation and agile practices, enhancing employee engagement and organizational performance.

Agile OKRs Training Digital Transformation Employee Engagement

Independent Consultant/Business Agility Expert

Deloitte Canada

Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Provided consultancy services focusing on digital transformation and agile adoption, leading to significant improvements in team dynamics and customer value delivery for major clients like TD Bank.

Agile Consulting Teams

Director, Agile / Business Agility Strategist

Royal Bank of Canada

Jun 2015 - Apr 2021 (5 years 10 months)

Spearheaded agility transformation initiatives at RBC, implementing OKR frameworks and leading agile practices across multiple lines of business, resulting in improved efficiency and employee engagement.

OKRs Leadership Coaching Employee Engagement Business

Quality Management – Agile / Lean Coach

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Apr 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 2 months)

Led the transition to Agile and Lean methodologies at WSIB, achieving significant improvements in delivery processes and service line throughput through effective coaching and training.

Agile Lean Process Improvement Team Collaboration Metrics Analysis

Senior Technical Project Manager / ScrumMaster

Nurun

Jun 2012 - Apr 2013 (10 months)

Managed eCommerce projects and led the transition to Agile methodologies at Nurun, significantly improving deployment frequency and enhancing user engagement through effective project management.

Project Management Scrum Ecommerce Agile Methodologies

Agile Consultant / ScrumMaster

Rogers Communications, Inc.

Oct 2010 - Jun 2012 (1 year 8 months)

Provided agile consulting services at Rogers, implementing lean structures and improving delivery efficiency, while fostering self-organized team dynamics.

Agile Scrum Lean Teams Project Management

Manager, Professional Services / Chief ScrumMaster

TOPS, Torstar Digital

Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 (2 years 4 months)

Oversaw professional services and led the ScrumMaster role at TOPS, enhancing project delivery and client engagement through agile practices and strategic alignment.

Scrum Project Management Client Engagement Agile Practices Team Leadership

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Questrom School of Business, Boston University

MicroMasters, Digital Leadership

2020 - 2021

Completed a MicroMasters in Digital Leadership, focusing on the intersection of digital technology and leadership strategies to drive organizational success.