Agile Delivery Lead/RTE

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

The Agile Delivery Lead acts as the “chief of staff” within the scaled agile environment. The role is focused on optimizing the flow of value in a multi-team model and requires an ability to support, manage and improve daily operations of the teams. As an Agile Delivery Lead, you will work with a cross-functional leadership team to define and measure objectives, drive standardization of delivery practices across related teams and coordinate and facilitate scaled agile events. In this role you will also act as a thought partner and impediment remover to the teams.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to draw connections between work streams, recognize oncoming impediments and clear the path forward proactively before they become blockers
• Ability to both grasp big picture and have rigorous attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex and sensitive messages at all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders – strong leadership skills
• Ownership mindset and track record of getting things done; pragmatic and calm under pressure
• Strong problem solver with ability to lead the team to push the solution and quickly structure and break down problems
• Strong coaching skill set with considerable experience in coaching teams with various profiles
• Promote smooth execution of team processes
• Define and maintain scaled agile metrics and measurements of delivery
• Critical thinker and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust across the team
• Not afraid to “roll up the sleeves” and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn - experimental mindset to drive innovation and continuous improvement of team
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile way of working
• Experience in scaled agile delivery preferred
• Experience leading or shaping large transformational efforts preferred
• Broad network and ability to influence across the organization is critical
• Release Train Engineer (RTE) experience preferred
• Experience working within a team-of-teams-of-teams structure preferred
• Certified Scrum Practitioner (CSP), Certified Scrum Coach (CSC), Scrum Alliance Scrum Master or Kanban Management Professional (KPM) an asset
• Experience in Agile/SAFe communities of practice preferred
  
  

Responsibilities

• Enable effective “day-to-day” of scaled environment (e.g., scaled agile events, quarterly increment planning, etc.)
• Drive integration, alignment, and continuity of delivery across value streams
• Help solve organizational problems and facilitate problem-solving sessions
• Proactively identify and escalate issues for Executive sponsor support
• Triage incoming needs and questions to the teams and support the management of internal and external dependencies
• Own tracking and reporting on objectives & key results, financials, etc. for Executive audiences
• Help to develop & manage portfolio of large, complex deliverables following agile ways of working
• Track & report on resources & gaps
• Support preparation and own content for key scaled agile workshops & events
  
  

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life 

Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more 

Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account  

A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture  

Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.  

Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running 

  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

  

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is: 

Southern California region: $152,100 - $228,200 annually

Central California region: $160,300 - $240,500 annually

Northern California region: $171,400 - $257,100 annually

 

If you are a Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $145,100 - $217,700 annually

If you are a Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position $152,100 - $228,200 annually

If you are Washington or Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $160,300 - $240,500 annually

 

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $171,400 - $257,100 annually

  

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience.  In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits. 

 

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more. 

 

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.  

 

   

Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email recruitingUS@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Job Category:

Scrum/Coach

Posting End Date:

23/08/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.