Managing Solution Train Engineer (US)

TD • Mount Laurel, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required. Recognized as an Agile expert whose focus is on the coaching and training of practitioners. People leader with expert knowledge of Agile disciplines and practices. Deep expertise and knowledge of TD frameworks and Agile methodology, tools, best practices, processes and procedures, as well as broader organization issues. Proven ability in managing large teams. Provides guidance on the work of practitioners as related to the quality of product(s)/work being produced, delivered & speed of delivery / to market. Ability to provide guidance and oversight to multiple teams, growing capability across the organization. Quickly adapts to customer, stakeholder and regulatory needs in collaboration with Platform and Journey teams. Experienced in the continuous assessment of Practitioners and their craft to ensure enterprise practice standards are upheld. Provides leadership and guidance to several teams and solves cross-department issues; Participates in the development of business and practice strategies. Expert collaborator with ability to bring diverse teams together to achieve a common goal. Resolves most unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Offers advice, guidance and training on how to transition to and operate in scaled delivery environments across all levels. Understands multiple scaling approaches and leverages industry best practices to support the best outcomes. Helps RTEs resolve complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify unique and innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or post graduate degree
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Certified Scrum Master in scaled Agile framework (e.g., SAFE) and 7+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Typically requires 10+ years of Agile experience
• 5+ years' experience as an Agile coach involved in large-scale Agile transformations
• Expert knowledge of Agile principles and practices, with extensive experience working in an Agile
• Advanced knowledge of agile theory, methodology – including scaling -, techniques, rules, and practices, estimating / sizing, product management, planning, forecasting, conflict resolution, coaching / leverage models, capacity and capability building and facilitation
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to the team and all levels of leadership
• Ability to support forecasting initiatives and demand in order to help develop annual strategic plan
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate work commitments to ensure completion of product initiatives
• Skill in preparing and managing budgets and resource allocation
• Advanced skill in mentoring, coaching, listening, providing feedback and performance management
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office and industry standard Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to all levels and types of stakeholders (i.e. business, technology, sponsors and control functions)
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to work successfully as a member of the team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required.
• Recognized as an Agile expert whose focus is on the coaching and training of practitioners.
• People leader with expert knowledge of Agile disciplines and practices.
• Deep expertise and knowledge of TD frameworks and Agile methodology, tools, best practices, processes and procedures, as well as broader organization issues.
• Proven ability in managing large teams.
• Provides guidance on the work of practitioners as related to the quality of product(s)/work being produced, delivered & speed of delivery / to market.
• Ability to provide guidance and oversight to multiple teams, growing capability across the organization.
• Quickly adapts to customer, stakeholder and regulatory needs in collaboration with Platform and Journey teams.
• Experienced in the continuous assessment of Practitioners and their craft to ensure enterprise practice standards are upheld.
• Provides leadership and guidance to several teams and solves cross-department issues; Participates in the development of business and practice strategies.
• Expert collaborator with ability to bring diverse teams together to achieve a common goal.
• Resolves most unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business.
• Offers advice, guidance and training on how to transition to and operate in scaled delivery environments across all levels.
• Understands multiple scaling approaches and leverages industry best practices to support the best outcomes.
• Helps RTEs resolve complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify unique and innovative solutions.
• Accountable for coaching the team of practitioners' knowledge, skills and performance, building and evolving Scaled Agile capabilities, and advising practitioners on their work to ensure solutions are sound and follow Agile methodology.
• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management) and addresses/escalates concerns.
• Provides overall team leadership, training, coaching, development, succession, recruitment and resource management, engaging with Platform and Journey leads throughout.
• Accountability to understand the current skills and capabilities within the Agile practice; identifies potential steps to accelerate and reach the next level of capability.
• Accountable for hiring the best talent, growing these colleagues and managing retention.
• Acts as an expert or lead innovator and culture change agent for the Agile practice amongst Business, Journey, and Platform leaders.
• Ensures employees are knowledgeable and assumes responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct.
• Provides insights, build the proper behaviors and culture to delivery success business outcomes faster and improve delivery predictability using Agile.
• Develops innovative approaches (and leverages industry best practice) to resolve delivery execution problems / significant issues within the Journey, Platform or work commitment.
• Effectively builds momentum among team and stakeholders.
• Grows team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assess team skills and capabilities and continually look for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered.
• Coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and provides regular input into employee assessments and development plans.
• Contributes and foster a Community of Interest that engages members to use their knowledge and network to develop the craft and builds on the community across the organization.
• Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the Agile team through coaching plans; track, monitor and effectively address and/or reward performance in a timely manner.
• Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct.
• Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the Agile team – or relevant stakeholders - and ensures the timely communication of issues and encourage good working relationships with other functions and teams.
• Responsible for management of the overall team(s)/ Practice providing both leadership and guidance.
• Sets targets and objectives for the team, and deliver results.
• Fosters an environment/culture that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork and a high level of professionalism.
• Drives change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes.
• Creates an environment where the team freely escalates business challenges.
• Establishes and fosters a cohesive and collaborative team; promote a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourage the team to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Conducts formal performance reviews and provide on-going feedback; coach and develop employees and ensure performance management and development planning activities are undertaken and completed.

Benefits

• health and well-being benefits
• savings and retirement programs
• paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO)
• banking benefits and discounts
• career development
• reward and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior