Agility Senior Associate - Branch Operations

Join our dynamic team to advance agile methodologies, fostering innovation and high-quality solution delivery in a collaborative environment.

As an Agility Senior Associate in [Insert LOB and/or Sub LOB], you will contribute to the team by guiding and supporting solution delivery teams in adopting and adapting agile practices throughout the product development lifecycle. Leveraging your advanced knowledge of agile principles you will facilitate group discussions, decision-making processes, and collaborative activities to build continuous improvement and high performance. Your expertise in coaching, communication, and leadership will enable you to effectively manage complex projects, foster a culture of innovation, and enable the successful delivery of high-quality solutions.

Job responsibilities

• Facilitate the adoption and adaptation of agile methodologies within teams and provide guidance, training, and support to propel continuous improvement and high performance
• Create an environment of collaboration within the teams that allows for open dialogue and productive solutions for resolving conflicts
• Enable agile project delivery by facilitating the prioritization of tasks and managing resources to effectively address complex situations to achieve project goals
• Analyze and interpret policies, identify key barriers, and apply your critical thinking skills to address challenges within the product development lifecycle

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience as an Agility Lead, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, or similar roles
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices
• Demonstrate proficiency in facilitating group discussions, decision-making processes, and collaborative activities within teams to achieve product goals
• Showcase proficiency in agile delivery and agile approaches, with a developing ability to coach teams and strive for continuous improvement and high performance

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Agile Leadership: Champion agile methodologies and practices across the organization. Guide teams in adopting and adapting agile frameworks to suit their needs.
• Culture Carrier: Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement. Encourage open communication and create an environment where team members feel empowered to contribute and innovate.
• Change Management: Drive change initiatives that enhance agility and improve team performance. Identify and address impediments to agile adoption and success.
• Servant Leadership: Support and mentor team members, helping them to grow and develop their skills. Facilitate team ceremonies and ensure that teams have the resources they need to succeed.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement metrics and feedback loops to measure team performance and identify areas for improvement. Encourage teams to reflect on their processes and outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and experience in applying them in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Experience in driving change and managing complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement.