BNY is seeking a Vice President, Scrum Leader to join their Agile team to ensure efficient and effective Scrum event execution, impediment removal, and focus on high-value increments for the Loans Enablement Platform.
Requirements
- Experience as a Scrum Master for software development teams on large initiatives
- Knowledge of various Agile approaches including Scrum, SAFe, XP, Kanban, Spotify, etc.
- Awareness and experience with Agile techniques such as User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
- Proficiency with tools such as Jira and Confluence
- Ability to quickly learn new technology, demonstrated by experience in an engineering environment
- Strong ability to translate ambiguous topics into actionable plans working with multiple business, operational, and technical stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Agile methods, User Story writing, and prioritization techniques
Responsibilities
- Ensure all Scrum events take place, are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
- Remove impediments to the Team’s progress and track and resolve team dependencies
- Help Teams focus on creating high-value increments that meet the Definition of Done and deliver expected outcomes with high quality
- Facilitate and guide Teams to achieve daily and Iteration goals aligned with program objectives
- Use data-driven approaches to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and enhance team performance
- Facilitate Team-level events, readiness, and help Teams develop Iteration Goals and Program Increment (PI) objectives
- Aggregate team objectives into Program Objectives and foster innovation within regional/global large programs
Other
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with technical background
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
- Preferred Agile certifications including CSM, PSM, SAFe SSM
- Talent for driving change, building consensus, and resolving conflicts across multiple parties
