JPMorgan Agility Lead - Wholesale Credit Risk 

United States, Texas, Houston 

399443417

Job responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to adopt and implement agile methodologies, and promote open communication and engagement among team members ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals
• Use advanced communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to manage and influence stakeholders while communicating organizational impediments to leadership
• Develop and implement short to mid-term operational and transformation plans, prioritize tasks and manage resources to achieve product goals in a timely and efficient manner through the utilization of metrics and evidence-based decisions
• Identify trends and generate original ideas to contribute to the development of new policies and best practices within the discipline
• Work with Product Owners to align teams with the product vision, sprint goals, and other necessary information
• Create an environment of collaboration within the teams that allows for open dialogue and productive solutions for resolving conflicts
• Communicate organizational impediments to leadership; clear impediments for the team
• Embrace the concept of continuous learning in your own journey and instill the same in the team(s) you coach
• Contribute to the internal community of practice by leading or supporting transformation strategy initiatives, sharing knowledge and influencing continuous improvement across the broader organization
• Appreciate the depths of Lean and Agile practices and principles, help teams appreciate them

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a relevant domain, with a focus on coaching teams and individuals on agile methodologies and project management
• Possess advanced knowledge of multiple product development lifecycle stages, methodologies, and best practices, enabling effective guidance and support for teams
• Display advanced knowledge of agile delivery and multiple agile approaches, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), and scaling frameworks, monitoring agility metrics; with the ability to guide teams through complex projects, emphasizing iterative progress and adaptability
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels within the organization, effectively guiding group discussions and decision-making processes within the domain context

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training on Agile coaching, such as recognized coaching certifications