Vice President, Scrum Leader I

BNY External Career Site • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Scrum Leader to join our Loans Enablement Platform in our Agile team. This role is located in Pittsburgh.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with technical background
• 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
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Agile certifications including CSM, PSM, SAFe SSM
• Talent for driving change, building consensus, and resolving conflicts across multiple parties
• 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
• Manage and optimize value delivery flow through the program/business domain within a line of business
• Ensure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) activities and artifacts are managed to completion, where applicable
• Coach and oversee less experienced Scrum Leaders and help teams reach high-performing levels through coaching and development techniques
• Teach problem-solving techniques and facilitate problem-solving workshops to improve team accountability and performance
• Contribute to the achievement of related teams’ objectives

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Benefits and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence
• Access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey
• Focus on health, foster personal resilience, and reach financial goals
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees