Senior Director, Head of Agile Practices

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.  

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one. 

We’re looking for a Senior Director, Head of Agile Practices to join our ever-evolving Information Technology team to help us unleash the potential of every business.  

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer. 

About the team 

Every day, our teams innovate across the world of fintech. We collaborate to work smarter, while making a difference. We believe in diversity and inclusivity, giving a voice to everyone on the team. And we celebrate our success together. Our Tech and Security teams keep us moving each day, no matter where we are in the world. From the hardware to the networks and everything between, they humbly make it all happen. 

What you’ll own  

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Agile Practices Group. As a key leader in our organization, you will be responsible for overseeing and evolving our Agile practices, ensuring they align with our business objectives and foster a culture of innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement. In particular, be familiar with Agile and how to transform groups from traditional Agile to become more flexible and truly agile in execution. 

• Develop and implement an Agile strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives. 

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Agile coaches, release train engineers, scrum masters and practitioners. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and high performance. 

• Ensure Agile methodologies are implemented effectively across teams, promoting consistency and efficiency. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Agile practices are understood and effectively utilized. 

• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance Agile understanding and skills across the organization. 

• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in Agile methodologies and tools. 

• Provide expert guidance and support to teams in their Agile journey, including handling complex challenges and roadblocks. 

• Measure and report on the effectiveness of Agile practices, including developing industry leading metrics 

• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate Agile with overall business planning and strategy. 

Where you’ll own it 

While we’re a large team of Worldpayers based in North America, we have collaborative spaces and regular opportuniti