Agility Lead - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Columbus seeks an Agility Lead within AML/KYC to champion agile adoption and continuous improvement across teams. You will mentor, guide, and coach with a focus on collaboration, speed, and high-quality delivery in a complex financial services environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of product development and agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and strong communication to align stakeholders and drive transformation initiatives within Consumer & Community Banking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience coaching teams on agile methodologies and project management.
• Deep knowledge of product development lifecycle stages and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of agile delivery, multiple approaches, and scaling frameworks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to adopt agile methodologies and promote open communication for continuous improvement.
• Communicate organizational impediments to leadership and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and implement short to mid-term transformation plans with metrics-driven decisions.
• Identify trends and contribute to policies and best practices within the discipline.

Skills

Agile coaching

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Product development lifecycle

Scrum Kanban XP

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 & Community Banking - Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC), 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

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:

• Agile coaching certifications or formal Agile training
• Experience working in large-scale financial services, regulatory, risk, compliance, or controls organizations
• Experience supporting geographically distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones
• Experience building team health, organizational alignment, and delivery maturity across multiple Agile teams

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Base Pay/Salary

Columbus,OH $114,000.00 - $160,000.00 / year