Agile Methodology Lead

The Liberty Mutual Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Agile Methodology Lead, where you will champion agile practices and empower teams to thrive in a product-driven environment. This role offers the chance to collaborate across business units, design impactful training programs, and coach colleagues to embrace agility. With a commitment to inclusivity and continuous learning, this innovative firm provides a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about agile transformation and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in Agile methodologies and product management.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agile methodologies aligned with customer-centric criteria.
• Develop training programs to foster agile practices across teams.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Design Thinking

Product Management

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Agile Playbooks

Capability Frameworks

Job description

Pay Philosophy

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive market value across the nation and offers opportunities for growth as employees develop within the role. Some roles may include additional compensation such as commissions and bonuses, which vary based on specific plans.

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate agile leader to join our team as an Agile Methodology Lead. The mission is to collaborate across teams and business units to ensure Product Owners and Analysts are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in an agile, product-driven environment. You will help design and maintain training programs, coach colleagues, and foster a culture that embraces agility and a product operating model.

Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, implement, and refine agile and product owner methodologies, aligning them with design thinking principles and customer-centric success criteria. Maintain and update agile playbooks and capability frameworks.
2. Act as a champion for agile practices, working closely with leadership and teams to promote awareness, adoption, and continuous improvement of agile principles and standards.
3. Develop strategies for adopting agile methodologies across business units and foster partnerships to support organizational agility through training and coaching.
4. Lead the development of training programs to facilitate smooth transformation and increase awareness of agile practices across teams.
5. Potentially coach senior leaders and other agile coaches to ensure alignment with transformation goals and help identify and resolve organizational impediments to agility.
6. Share best practices, build a network of practitioners, and stay current on industry trends and competitor practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies, design thinking, product management, and business processes, typically gained through a relevant Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience as a Scrum Master or Product Owner is required.
• Knowledge of relevant domains, products, or customer journeys is a plus.
• Agile certifications such as PMI-ACP or similar are preferred.
• Proven experience leading large-scale agile transformations in various contexts.
• Strong ability to foster teamwork, stakeholder relationships, and coach at all organizational levels, including executives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align and influence organizational decisions.

About Us

Liberty Mutual is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees from diverse backgrounds can thrive. We offer comprehensive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture of integrity and care. We believe progress happens when people feel secure, and we strive to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits at https://LMI.co/Benefits.

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic is not tolerated.