Senior Group Manager, Technology Product Management

Job Description

OverviewDirector, Agile Transformation CoachBring your ideas. Make history. BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the worlds top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration.Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the worlds top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital. With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, were approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you togrow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about. Across our organization, we have recognized the need for a transformational shift from traditional waterfall methodologies to agile practices. As such, we are currently looking to hire Director-level Agile Coaches across various technology groups to guide andsupport our organization through this transition. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our company and help foster a culture of collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. This role will be based out of our Manchester Office. You will have an impact in following ways:• Coach and mentor teams, executives, and stakeholders on agile principles, practices, and frameworks. Your expertise and guidance will be instrumental in fostering an environment of collaboration, empowerment, and innovation, enabling teams to deliver high-qualityproducts and services more efficiently. • Assess Current State: Conduct a thorough assessment of the organizations existing processes, culture, and practices to identify opportunities for agile transformation. • Agile Transformation Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive agile transformation strategy tailored to the organizations needs and objectives • Provide hands-on coaching and mentoring to teams, Scrum Masters, product owners, and stakeholders to build their agile skills, mindset, and knowledge. • Training and Workshops: Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and interactive sessions to educate individuals and teams on agile principles • Agile Framework Implementation: Guide teams in selecting and implementing appropriate agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and ensure alignment with the organizations needs. • Facilitate and coach teams in conducting agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Agile Metrics and Reporting: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of agile adoption and provide regular progress reports to senior management and stakeholders. • Change Management: Drive organizational change by promoting agile values, principles, and practices. Work closely with leadership to ensure buy-in and support for agile transformation initiatives. • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging experimentation, learning, and adapting agile practices based on feedback and insights. To be successful in this role, were seeking the following: • Extensive experience working in agile environments, with a focus on coaching and mentoring teams in agile methodologies. • Proven track record of leading successful agile transformations within enterprise organizations, preferably with a transition from waterfall to agile. • In-depth knowledge of agile principles, values, and frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the ability to tailor them to specific organizational needs. • Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively guide and mentor individuals, teams, and stakeholders at all levels of the organization. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with senior executives and stakeholders. • Experience in conducting assessments and providing recommendations for process improvement and organizational change. • Ability to design and deliver training programs, workshops, and interactive sessions on agile methodologies and practices. • Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Agile Certified Coach (ACC) are highly desirable. At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Heres a few of our awards: • Fortune Worlds Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion • Bloombergs Gender Equality Index (GEI) • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score • 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index • CDPs Climate Change A List Our Benefits: BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your lifes journey. Focus on yourhealth, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Employer Description: For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create,trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the worlds financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helpingclients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and morethan 100 markets. Its the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: careers.