Agility Lead | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking financial institution as an Agility Lead, where you will champion Agile practices to empower teams and drive innovation. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies to foster collaboration and high performance within the Commercial and Investment Bank. Your leadership and coaching skills will be essential in guiding teams through complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Be part of a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion, and make a significant impact on the future of financial services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in agile methodologies and project management.
• Strong knowledge of product development lifecycle and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to adopt agile methodologies and ensure continuous improvement.
• Communicate organizational impediments and manage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Project Management

Scrum

Kanban

Extreme Programming (XP)

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Coaching Skills

Education

Agile Coaching Certification

Job description

Agility Lead

Location: JPMorgan Chase & Co., London, United Kingdom

Job Description:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in a leading financial institution? As an Agility Lead, you will champion the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices, empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently. Join us to drive innovation and high performance within our Commercial and Investment Bank.

As an Agility Lead in the Commercial and Investment Bank, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. You will leverage your deep knowledge of product development methodologies and Agile principles to guide and support teams. Your leadership, communication, and coaching skills will be instrumental in empowering teams to adapt to changing requirements and priorities, making impactful decisions that shape the operational and business direction of your sub-function.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies.
2. Promote open communication and engagement among team members.
3. Ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
4. Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders.
5. Communicate organizational impediments to leadership.
6. Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans.
7. Prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals efficiently.
8. Utilize metrics and evidence-based decisions to drive progress.
9. Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to new policies and best practices.
10. Coordinate with business units and manage single value streams.
11. Lead initiatives in London, ensuring alignment with local and global objectives.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

1. Minimum of five years of experience in a relevant domain, focusing on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project management.
2. Advanced knowledge of product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices.
3. Expertise in agile delivery and approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, and XP.
4. Ability to guide teams through complex projects with iterative progress and adaptability.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels.
6. Domain knowledge, especially experience working within financial banking environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

1. Formal training or certifications in Agile coaching.
2. Knowledge of product modeling.

About Us:

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their objectives. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer.

About the Team:

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries with a comprehensive suite of financial services.

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