Job Description

Join our team to foster agile methodologies, encouraging a culture of innovation and high performance in a leading financial institution.

As an Agility Lead in Corporate Technology, you will play a significant role as a champion for the adoption and continuous improvement of Agile practices within our teams. Leveraging your deep knowledge of product development methodologies and Agile principles, use your expert guidance, mentorship, and support to teams to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. As a recognized subject matter expert, put your knowledge to use to work on complex issues, exercise considerable judgment, and make impactful decisions that shape the operational and business direction of your sub-function. Your leadership, communication, and coaching skills will be instrumental in empowering teams to deliver high-quality solutions efficiently and effectively, while continuously adapting to changing requirements and priorities.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads and coaches teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals
• Uses advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership
• Develops and implements 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
• Identifies trends and generates original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline
• Leads and manages a Scrum and/or Kanban team, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills, resources, and support to successfully implement agile methodologies across their respective teams
• Guides and supports aligned teams/pillars in achieving operational and Agility technology goals
• Guides the team to follow Agile and Scrum practices to promote prioritization, team readiness, and commitment for each Sprint
• Inspires teams with the ability to adopt and evaluate processes by being a detail-oriented leader
• Produces clear and transparent project governance and reporting processes for Treasury Chief Investment Office (TCIO)
• Tracks the value delivered from the Technology investments, resource planning and backlog management
• Works closely with product, program team, and other Agility coaches to build an achievable roadmap aligned with Corporate Technology and Treasury Chief Investment Office (TCIO) goals
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 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
• Proven leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team
• Good analytical skills with the ability to use data to make informed decisions and identify areas for improvement
• Practices continuous improvement and a commitment to fostering a culture of learning and innovation
• Good presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate and plan changes across multiple key groups within the organization
• Comfortable working with a wide audience varying in degrees of seniority and ability to develop effective relationships with key business partners with the ability to articulate complex ideas, concepts, and solutions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications
• Domain knowledge or previous experience within Risk Management, Finance, Strategy, Treasury, or Trading functions a plus
  
  

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.