Agility Lead - Marketing Automation Platform
JPMorganChase, Columbus, OH, United States
Join our team to foster agile methodologies, encouraging a culture of innovation and high performance in a leading financial institution.
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
Work with the Area Product Owner/Product Manager/Tech Partner to align teams with product vision, sprint activities, reporting metrics and other necessary information
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization
Lead teams on outcome‑based planning and prioritization with frequent delivery to improve the objectives
Serve as a partner, facilitator, and trainer on operational excellence and demonstrate how they are utilized to improve outcomes
Utilize the metrics effectively to develop and communicate product strengths and areas of improvement
Collaborate with the Product Portfolio Operations to drive change and consistency across the portfolio and beyond
Required Qualifications
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
Ability to coach, mentor and influence people at various levels
Possess an executive presence and ability to coach multiple teams across the product
Possess technical and business acumen to work effectively within a cross‑functional Agile team. Business and/or Technology leadership and practical delivery experience required
Clear understanding of the value of the 12 Agile principles and being able to influence the product organization and teams to align to those principles
Strong experience in Jira and Jira Align
Proven ability to influence the adoption of key product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, experimentation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management
Preferred Qualifications
Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications
Product Owner Certification such as CSPO, SAFe PO/PM or PSPO or verifiable equivalent experience. Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User stories, Acceptance Criteria, Automated testing, value stream mapping etc.
Technical knowledge of preferred programming practices (BDD, TDD, ATDD, CI/CD, automation, etc.) in order to lead the team towards the right modern Agility solutions and improvements
Experience driving change within organizations and managing stakeholders across multiple functions
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
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.
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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
Work with the Area Product Owner/Product Manager/Tech Partner to align teams with product vision, sprint activities, reporting metrics and other necessary information
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organization
Lead teams on outcome‑based planning and prioritization with frequent delivery to improve the objectives
Serve as a partner, facilitator, and trainer on operational excellence and demonstrate how they are utilized to improve outcomes
Utilize the metrics effectively to develop and communicate product strengths and areas of improvement
Collaborate with the Product Portfolio Operations to drive change and consistency across the portfolio and beyond
Required Qualifications
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
Ability to coach, mentor and influence people at various levels
Possess an executive presence and ability to coach multiple teams across the product
Possess technical and business acumen to work effectively within a cross‑functional Agile team. Business and/or Technology leadership and practical delivery experience required
Clear understanding of the value of the 12 Agile principles and being able to influence the product organization and teams to align to those principles
Strong experience in Jira and Jira Align
Proven ability to influence the adoption of key product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, experimentation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management
Preferred Qualifications
Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications
Product Owner Certification such as CSPO, SAFe PO/PM or PSPO or verifiable equivalent experience. Experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User stories, Acceptance Criteria, Automated testing, value stream mapping etc.
Technical knowledge of preferred programming practices (BDD, TDD, ATDD, CI/CD, automation, etc.) in order to lead the team towards the right modern Agility solutions and improvements
Experience driving change within organizations and managing stakeholders across multiple functions
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
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.
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