Lead Agilist I

About the role

The Lead Agilist I position requires at least 5 years of full-time business experience and at least 3 years of Scrum experience. After completing training in Fifth Third Agile, Scrum, and Scrum Mastering, this role involves supporting an Agile Squad or Squads.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Agile Squad(s) understand and apply Agile and Scrum values and principles.
• Use observations to determine Squad(s) needs and intervene accordingly.
• Promote the growth of every team member.
• Craft messages and ask powerful questions to foster creative problem-solving.
• Facilitate neutral discussions to keep teams focused on delivering business value.
• Embody agility using a servant leadership approach, guiding the Squad(s) on Scrum Framework application.
• Facilitate Scrum events and activities, ensuring the team realizes value.
• Coach the Product Owner and Development Team in effective Product Backlog management.
• Coach the Agile Squad(s) in self-organization, continuous improvement, cross-functionality, risk identification, dependency management, conflict resolution, and software craftsmanship.
• Encourage the Squad(s) to solve their own problems with Agile mindsets, performance, and team dynamics.
• Coach others in the organization regarding Agile practices and impacts on team self-organization.
• Provide objective guidance, free from personal or political considerations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and leverage other Agile frameworks and working practices.
• Model collaborative, courageous, and open behavior, promoting continuous learning and growth.
• Identify and assess risks openly, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Manage risks within the bank's risk appetite, achieving results through consistent risk identification, assessment, and reporting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of full-time business experience.
• At least 3 years of Scrum experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience presenting, teaching, mentoring, and facilitating at multiple levels of the organization, particularly inside of a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Coaching skills with the ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts.
• Ability to resolve interpersonal and organizational conflicts.
• Ability to apply multiple approaches to remove Agile Squad impediments.

Skills

• Solid understanding of the Scrum Framework and principles of agility.
• Understanding of how to build high-performing teams that utilize inspect and adapt loops.
• Critical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to present, teach, mentor, and facilitate at multiple levels of the organization.
• Understanding of all software lifecycle development disciplines.
• Working knowledge of various practices supporting agility.
• Understanding of other Agile frameworks and ways of working.
• Understanding of priorities and goal-setting in an agile business environment.
• Leadership skills, specifically leading by example and displaying behaviors associated with becoming agile.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans, an ESPP, a 401K program with a company match, and a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).

Pay

$64-$72 per hour

Schedule

6 months+

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