VP, InfoSec Solution Kanban Leader

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The VP, InfoSec Solution Kanban Leader will provide  hands on oversight on the application of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe Agile frameworks in support of InfoSec Solution Agile teams. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Agile methodologies and a strong interest to help coach the Solution, improve their processes and achieve greater tool efficiency. The role will partner closely with the Solution Train Engineer, Release Train Engineers and Coach with the InfoSec Solution to promote Agile adoption, maturation and advance the agile transformation.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation and adoption of Agile methodologies across Information Security Solution.

• Provide coaching to Solution members on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks, including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban.

• Partner closely with ART Leadership to align Agile practices with Solution goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address impediments to Agile adoption and delivery.

• Help teams establish and track key performance metrics to measure progress and identify areas of improvement.

• Support the development and maintenance of Agile artifacts, including user stories, backlog refinement, PI Planning, and releasing activities.

• Assist in ensuring that Agile teams adhere to governance parameters regarding delivery execution and compliance standards.

• Act as a mentor to team members, providing guidance and support as they navigate the Agile journey.

• Support the Office of Agile guidelines and best practices.

• Perform assessments and analyze the results to make data driven recommendations for improvement.

• Participate and provide thought leadership  across the Solution.

• Provide support for Jira and Jira Align activities.

• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience as an Agile Coach and Release Train Engineer

• Certified RTE

• 3+ years experience working experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE),

• Extensive hands on knowledge with Confluence, Jira and Jira Align.

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10+ years experience within an information technology organization. In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree 15 years comparable experience in Information Technology and Agile program management.

• Financial Services experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent analytical skills - ability to follow issues through to resolution.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to manage multiple moving parts at any given time through effective time-management and planning.

• Adaptability in approach, adjusting techniques based on the needs of different teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface and influence at all level in the department.

• Empathy skills to relate to the perspectives of team members, helping build trust, resolve conflicts and promote collaboration.

• Ability to work with distributed teams and discernment to bring structure to ambiguous environments and constructs.

• Comfortable presenting and facilitating large groups of people for workshops and training sessions.

• Experience as a SAFe Agile Coach and RTE with demonstrated implementation of Scaled Agile framework.

Grade/Level: 12

The salary range for this position is 130,000.00 - 210,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.

Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit