Join our team to foster agile methodologies, encouraging a culture of innovation and high performance in a leading financial institution.

 

As an Agility Lead within our Corporate Risk Technology Team, you will play a significant role as a champion for the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices within our teams. Leveraging your deep knowledge of product development methodologies and Agile principles, use your expert guidance, mentorship, and support to teams to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. As a recognized subject matter expert, put your knowledge to use to work on complex issues, exercise considerable judgment, and make impactful decisions that shape the operational and business direction of your sub-function. Your leadership, communication, and coaching skills will be instrumental in empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively, while continuously adapting to changing requirements and priorities.

 

Job responsibilities

Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goalsUse advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadershipDevelop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals in a timely and efficient manner through the utilization of metrics and evidence-based decisionsIdentify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the disciplineIntegrate SDLC knowledge to enhance the team's understanding of the software development process, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and quality standardsOptimize workflows and improve system integration by leveraging technical knowledge of technology processes to ensure robust solution architectureCollaborate with Product Owners and Development Teams to refine the backlog, ensuring clear product goals and prioritized tasks for upcoming sprintsAnalyze and enhance the team's delivery process by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and impediments, working closely with product owners and key partners

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a relevant domain, with a focus on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project managementPossess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teamsDisplay advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptabilityPossess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization, effectively guiding group discussions and decision-making processes within the domain contextStrong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and its application in agile environmentsTechnical expertise in technology processes, including system architecture, integration, and optimization

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certificationsExperience in applying technical knowledge to drive process improvements and innovation in software development