Director of Agile Practices
About The Position
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Agile Practices who is dedicated to empowering teams to achieve their maximum potential while driving business transformation initiatives across the organization. In this role, you will coach and enable swift delivery of exceptional products, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your ability to mentor teams, engage senior leaders, and promote agility at the enterprise level will be crucial for success. We are looking for someone who deeply understands Agile values, practices, and principles and can inspire teams and leadership alike to embrace them, effectively addressing and removing impediments to facilitate transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- CST (Certified Scrum Trainer) Certification
- 10+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, including 5+ years in leadership roles, with a proven track record of leading Agile transformations.
- Strong understanding and application of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.) in corporate environments, along with expertise in software and quality engineering principles.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and the ability to listen and communicate clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in Agile tools and applications, with familiarity in Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, Scrum at Scale, DaD).
- A lifelong learner with curiosity about Agile practices, knowledgeable in systems thinking, design thinking, and organizational behavior.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and lateral thinking skills, with the ability to facilitate constructive debate and resolve conflicts.
- Comfortable in ambiguous environments, capable of leading with minimal direction and setting strategic goals based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Agile strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
- Create and define agile training’s and best practices for enterprise adoption
- Conducting training and coaching sessions for contiuous support to teams in adopting and maturing Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean.
- Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment between the organization’s mission, vision, goals, and the portfolio of technology initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that Agile practices support effective decision-making and value delivery.
- Establish metrics, OKRs, and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices and drive continuous improvement.
- Organize and facilitate communities of practice to cultivate lean and Agile thinking across the organization.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
- Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
- Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
- Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
- Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
- Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
