Agile Leader or Scrum Master

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Title: Agile Leader or Scrum Master
Location:   New York, NY
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:

• MS Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology: Client Wealth Management (MSWM) Technology is the global technology department responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the technical solutions behind the products and services used by Client Wealth Management (MSWM) business.
• The department is comprised of 10 organizations: Sales, Banking & Corporate-Client Technology, Investment Products & Markets Technology, Client Reporting, Core Processing, Private and International Wealth Management Technology, Technology Integration Office, Enterprise Infrastructure & Production Management, Capital Markets Application & Data Services, Deployment Planning & Release Management, and the Chief Operating Office.

Delivery Manager Profile:

• The Delivery Management team is responsible for program and project management and for leading the execution of various initiatives within Client Platforms, leveraging both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The team leads critical efforts related to the complete lifecycle of the programs and projects.
• The team works closely with our business partners to identify priorities, define scope, secure the related funding, and partner with the development teams to execute and deliver the software.
• This group is also responsible for transitioning teams to an Agile operating model and efficiently managing software delivery with Scrum or Kanban teams.

Position Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Agile Leader to manage the ETrade/Client portfolio delivery within Wealth Management Technology.
• This candidate will support multiple squads executing a multi-year strategy to build out capabilities for Client Wealth Management clients.
• The candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across business and technology to steer teams towards successful outcomes.

The responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with stakeholders to define, align, and prioritize portfolio-level roadmaps for Agile delivery
• Identifying and removing impediments and working with teams across the organization to track dependencies
• Facilitating forums with stakeholders to keep teams abreast of progress, issues, and risks
• Tracking and monitoring financials to stay within program budgets
• Coaching team members on Agile methodologies using industry and Client-identified best practices
• Ability to see the big picture and provide clarity in ambiguous situations to achieve efficiency and productivity at an individual team, program, and enterprise level
• The position requires knowledge of the Financial Services industry, as well as a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives in a high-paced and demanding environment.
• The candidate is expected to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with experience in managing Scrum Teams.
• They should be able to influence and navigate across an organization without boundaries.
• The candidate should have experience with conflict management and embody negotiation skills.
• The candidate will be expected to accommodate multiple time zones, as teams are located in both North America and Asia.

Responsibilities:

• Partner and drive consensus and decision-making across all levels, locations, and cross-functional partners
• Serve as a strategic partner with tech area leads and fleet leads- Build relationships, gain consensus, and help remove tensions/roadblocks
• Develop strategic roadmaps and resource plans with the leadership team
• Help teams be more efficient, see the big picture, and ensure processes scale appropriately
• Run or help others run enterprise-level programs utilizing program management methodologies and best practices

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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