Simone Craig

Background

About Simone Craig

Strategic Program and Portfolio Leader with 20+ years of experience driving enterprise transformation across financial services, education, and technology. I specialize in leading multimillion-dollar initiatives, building high-performing teams, and embedding Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall delivery frameworks that align execution with strategic goals. Known for designing scalable governance models, enabling cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable impact in regulated environments. Highlights include leading a transformational program at Desire2Learn with 80% client adoption of continuous delivery, coaching 10+ Agile teams at Sunlife through SAFe® implementation, and certifying over 100 professionals in Kanban. I bring deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and operational readiness—always with a focus on inclusive leadership, maximized impact, and continuous improvement. As an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), I don’t just coach—I certify. I equip teams with the skills and mindset to embrace agility, foster collaboration, and deliver value continuously. Writing is my creative outlet and professional passion. My book, Agile Coaching and Transformation, explores the human side of agile and offers practical insights for change agents and leaders: Read it here: https://canadianscholars.ca/book/agile-coaching-and-transformation/ I’m also a proud professor who bridges the gap between theory and practice. My teaching philosophy centers on student success, academic excellence, and real-world application. I love translating complex concepts into actionable learning that sticks. Whether in the boardroom or the classroom, I am driven by one mission: to help people grow, adapt, and lead with agility.