At Ascensus, the business problem is to lead and evolve the Agile practice across all software development groups, overseeing a team of over 20 Scrum Masters and reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Agile delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multiple teams or an Agile CoE.
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, etc.).
- Experience working in a hybrid or fully distributed software development environment.
- Data-driven mindset with experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or equivalent for metric extraction and analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to define, implement, and scale Agile metrics across multiple teams and divisions.
- Proven experience managing large-scale Agile transformations in complex, matrixed environments.
- Strong track record of developing and mentoring Agile talent, including Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.
Responsibilities
- Establish and socialize a unified framework of Agile metrics, including velocity, cycle time, predictability, team health, and business value delivered.
- Collaborate with divisional and enterprise stakeholders to ensure metrics are relevant, actionable, and aligned with business outcomes.
- Demonstrated expertise in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance project management and scrum processes.
- Build and scale a center of excellence (CoE) for Scrum Masters, fostering knowledge sharing, professional development, and coaching.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, and Delivery leaders to identify and remove systemic impediments to agility.
- Drive Agile maturity through the use of continuous improvement techniques and feedback loops.
- Act as a thought leader and internal consultant for best practices in Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.) and delivery models.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; advanced degree or Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe SPC, CTC, ICP-ACC) preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with experience influencing C-level stakeholders.
- 10+ years of experience in Agile delivery, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing multiple teams or an Agile CoE.
- Ability to lead and support teams through transitions, ensuring smooth implementation of new processes and technologies.
- Family care being in place during business hours and an uninterrupted virtual workspace for virtual remote positions.
