Agility Lead

J.P. Morgan; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 25,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Agility Lead to champion agile methodologies within their teams. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in coaching and guidance on agile practices, with strong leadership and communication skills. Responsibilities include leading teams in agile adoption, developing operational plans, and facilitating stakeholder interactions. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on product development and team dynamics in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in relevant domain focusing on agile methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of product development lifecycle and agile delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to adopt agile methodologies and promote continuous improvement.
• Manage and influence stakeholders through effective communication.
• Develop operational and transformation plans based on metrics.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Coaching skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Agile coaching certifications (e.g., PSM, CSM)

Tools

Jira

Jira Align

Confluence

Job description

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

As an Agility Lead in Consumer and community Banking - Business Banking, 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 goals
• Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership
• Develop 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 decisions
• Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline
• Facilitate groups of 40 or more and coach multiple teams across the product
• Build and Nurture Agile Teams from Inception

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 management
• Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teams
• Display 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 adaptability
• Possess 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 context

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications such as professional Scrum Master (PSM) or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC)
• Recommended skills include but are not limited to: agile delivery, business acumen, change management, continuous improvement, coaching, internal stakeholder management, strategic thinking, self-study, verbal communication, adaptability, and decision making
• Proficiency in delivery management and productivity tools such as Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, etc.