Agile Leader

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Equity grants

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid holidays, sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Broadcom is seeking an Agile leader for its Mainframe Software Division in the United States. This in-person role guides software teams to self-organization and high performance, using data-driven insights to improve flow, velocity, and cycle time.

You will collaborate with Product and Engineering managers to remove blockers and align priorities, driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has extensive Agile experience, strong coaching skills, and a proven ability to foster

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or global equivalent in a related field.
• 8 or more years of experience in an Agile Software Development environment or a related field or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience.
• Subject matter expert in scrum, kanban, and lean principles.
• Experience working and coaching in an agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Coach Teams: Facilitate the growth of software development teams, empowering them to become self-organized, high-performing, and sustainable.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the teams by identifying areas for enhancement, facilitating feedback loops, and guiding the implementation of changes.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders such as Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and other team leaders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.
• Remove Roadblocks: Actively identify and remove obstacles that hinder team progress, ensuring that teams remain focused on delivering value.
• Agile Metrics and Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor and track key performance metrics (e.g., flow metrics, velocity, cycle time) to drive actionable improvements in team performance, efficiency, and delivery.
• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, fostering open communication, collaboration, and transparency.
• Champion Agile Practices: Advocate for and implement Agile best practices across teams and the organization. Contribute to the development of cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Agile Leadership

Coaching Teams

Data-driven

Scrum/Kanban/Lean

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Masters degree +6 years

Job description

Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Agile leader.

Mainframe systems are at the heart of the digital economy, with 80% of the world's structured corporate data residing or originating on mainframes, and 55% of all enterprise applications hitting the mainframe to complete transactions. Our industry-leading products are critical to many Fortune 1000 companies.

This role is responsible for leading and supporting software development teams in delivering continuous value. It requires a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement, foster collaboration, and guide teams toward becoming self-organizing, high-performing units.

The role requires a strong ability to coach others and to effectively fulfill the Scrum Master role, enabling teams and individuals to grow in both mindset and practice. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and applying a data-driven approach to team performance are essential for success in this role.

This is an in-person position. Remote work is not an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Coach Teams: Facilitate the growth of software development teams, empowering them to become self-organized, high-performing, and sustainable. Promote a healthy and collaborative work environment.


• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the teams by identifying areas for enhancement, facilitating feedback loops, and guiding the implementation of changes.


• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders such as Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and other team leaders to ensure alignment of goals and priorities.


• Remove Roadblocks: Actively identify and remove obstacles that hinder team progress, ensuring that teams remain focused on delivering value.


• Agile Metrics and Data-Driven Decisions: Monitor and track key performance metrics (e.g., flow metrics, velocity, cycle time) to drive actionable improvements in team performance, efficiency, and delivery.


• Facilitate Agile Ceremonies: Facilitate essential Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, fostering open communication, collaboration, and transparency.


• Champion Agile Practices: Advocate for and implement Agile best practices across teams and the organization. Contribute to the development of cross-team collaboration.

Skills

• Agile Expertise: Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), with the ability to adapt practices to the needs of different teams.


• Collaboration & Facilitation: Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and coaching skills, capable of building trust and alignment within remote, multicultural teams.


• Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive, solution-oriented thinker with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and overcome challenges effectively.


• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop high-performing, self-organizing teams.


• Data-Driven Decision Making: Strong capability in using Agile metrics (e.g., flow metrics, velocity, cycle time) to optimize performance and decision-making.


• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage expectations and influence stakeholders.


• Change Management: Solid experience in guiding teams through change and fostering a growth mindset that embraces continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or global equivalent in a related field


• 8 or more years of experience in an Agile Software Development environment or a related field or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience


• Subject matter expert in scrum, kanban, and lean principles


• Experience working and coaching in an agile environment


• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

• The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00


• As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.


• Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

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