Agility Lead

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 JP Morgan Chase as part of the Card Services Team which is aligned to Consumer & Community Banking, 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

• Drive team planning and enable productive, efficient ways of working
• Guide and support development teams in adopting agile practices to achieve organizational goals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence across teams
• Track and manage team-level dependencies to ensure focused delivery
• Prepare and present end-of-sprint demo materials for product leaders
• Capture and drive team improvement actions to promote speed, efficiency, and collaboration
• Facilitate key scrum cadences and quarterly planning activities to enhance team performance
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in coaching teams on agile methodologies and project management
• Experience managing and developing individual contributors
• Advanced knowledge of product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices
• Expertise in agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum and Kanban
• Ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills focused on team collaboration
• Display advanced knowledge of monitoring agility metrics and driving continuous improvement
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification in Agile coaching
• Familiarity with business acumen, change management, and continuous improvement
• Experience with internal stakeholder management and strategic thinking
• Adaptability and decision-making skills in dynamic environments
  
  

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 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.

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

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