Director of Agile Practices

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 185000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use):

Job Title: Director of Agile Practices

Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Agile Practices who is dedicated to empowering teams to achieve their maximum potential while driving business transformation initiatives across the this role you will coach and enable swift delivery of exceptional products fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your ability to mentor teams engage senior leaders and promote agility at the enterprise level will be crucial for success. We are looking for someone who deeply understands Agile values practices and principles and can inspire teams and leadership alike to embrace them effectively addressing and removing impediments to facilitate transformation.

Responsibilities and Impact:

Develop and implement a comprehensive Agile strategy that aligns with the organizations goals and objectives.
Create and define agile trainings and best practices for enterprise adoption
Conducting training and coaching sessions for contiuous support to teams in adopting and maturing Agile practices including Scrum Kanban SAFe and Lean.
Engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment between the organizations mission vision goals and the portfolio of technology initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that Agile practices support effective decision-making and value delivery.
Establish metrics OKRs and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of Agile practices and drive continuous improvement.
Organize and facilitate communities of practice to cultivate lean and Agile thinking across the organization.

Compensation/Benefits Information (US Applicants Only):

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $130000 $185000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individuals geographical location as well as experience and qualifications for the role. This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees please click here.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology or a related field; Masters preferred.
CST (Certified Scrum Trainer) Certification
10 years of experience in Agile methodologies including 5 years in leadership roles with a proven track record of leading Agile transformations.
Strong understanding and application of Agile frameworks (Scrum Kanban Lean etc.) in corporate environments along with expertise in software and quality engineering principles.
Excellent communication facilitation and interpersonal skills demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and the ability to listen and communicate clearly.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in Agile tools and applications with familiarity in Agile scaling frameworks (SAFe LeSS Nexus Scrum at Scale DaD).
A lifelong learner with curiosity about Agile practices knowledgeable in systems thinking design thinking and organizational behavior.
Strong critical thinking problem-solving and lateral thinking skills with the ability to facilitate constructive debate and resolve conflicts.
Comfortable in ambiguous environments capable of leading with minimal direction and setting strategic goals based on experience.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. Were the largest global resource for index-based concepts data and research and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the worlds foremost provider of credit ratings benchmarks analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings we help many of the worlds leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow today. For more information visit In It For You

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

Were more than 35000 strong worldwideso were able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. Were committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity Discovery Partnership

Throughout our history the worlds leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do bring a spirit of discovery to our work and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you so you cantake care of business. We care about our people. Thats why we provide everything youand your careerneed to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay retirement planning a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
Family Friendly Perks: Its not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones too with some best-in class benefits for families.
Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awardssmall perks can make a big difference.

For more information on benefits by country visit: Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected andengaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness transparency and merit ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):13Job Title: Director of Agile PracticesOverview:We are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Agile Practices who is dedicated to empowering teams to achieve their maximum potential while driving business transformation initiatives across the ...