Agile Leader
About The Position
Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Agile leader to lead and support software development teams in delivering continuous value. The role calls for a deep understanding of Agile methodologies, change management, and continuous improvement. The Agile Leader will coach teams toward becoming self-organizing, high-performing, and sustainable, and will foster collaboration and a healthy team environment. The role includes fulfilling the Scrum Master function, helping teams and individuals grow in both mindset and practice, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. A data-driven approach to team performance is essential. This is an in-person position; remote work is not an option.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field or global equivalent.
- At least 8 years of experience in an Agile Software Development environment or a related field; alternatively, a master's degree and at least 6 years of related experience.
- Subject matter expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
- Experience working and coaching in an Agile environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and ability to adapt practices to team needs.
- Excellent collaboration, facilitation, and coaching skills.
- Proactive, solution-oriented problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Leadership and mentoring skills to develop high-performing, self-organizing teams.
- Ability to use Agile metrics such as flow metrics, velocity, and cycle time to improve performance and decision-making.
- Ability to manage expectations and influence stakeholders.
- Experience guiding teams through change and fostering a growth mindset that embraces continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach software development teams, empowering them to become self-organizing, high-performing, and sustainable.
- Promote a healthy and collaborative work environment.
- Foster continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement, facilitating feedback loops, and guiding the implementation of changes.
- Build and maintain partnerships with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and other team leaders to align goals and priorities.
- Identify and remove obstacles that hinder team progress so teams can remain focused on delivering value.
- Monitor and track Agile performance metrics, including flow metrics, velocity, and cycle time, to guide improvements in performance, efficiency, and delivery.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, encouraging communication, collaboration, and transparency.
- Advocate for and implement Agile best practices across teams and the organization.
- Contribute to the development of cross-team collaboration.
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Competitive new-hire equity grant and annual equity awards, subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401(k) participation with company matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave and vacation time.
- Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
