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Agile Program Manager-November 2024
Riverwoods
Nov 22, 2024
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About Agile Program Manager

  Discover. A brighter future.

  With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

  Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

  Job Description:

  At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee-focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people , and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

  As an Agile Program Manager, you will leverage your deep understanding of agile principles and modern software product development process to shape how we work, learn, and innovate. You leverage your Agile management skillset to continuously evolve product development process to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You will also help build strong communities and shape our culture of continuous learning and continuous improvement. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

  Responsibilities

  Manages flow of work across multiple agile teams and take accountability to efficiently

  manage large and complex products launches across multiple teams

  Leverages data and metrics to derive insights and continuously identify improvement opportunities. Drives these improvement opportunities to fruition

  Be the champion of Agile Software Product development processes within a Value Stream and ensure agile processes are adhered to by teams during product development cycles

  Leads the charge on building community, foster inter-team collaboration and the culture of continuous learning and continuous improvement across the entire Value Stream

  Plays a key role in federating Discover Tech Academy Dojo Factory capabilities

  Minimum Qualifications

  At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  Bachelors – Computer Science or Business or related

  4+ Years – Project Management, Agile or Related

  Preferred Qualifications

  If we had our say, we’d also look for:

  6+ Years – Project Management, Agile or Related

  Strong Jira experience

  Intermediate or Advanced experience with Tableau Strong Jira Align experience.

  Expert in Scrum framework with advanced experience in scaling frameworks (ex: SAFe).

  Strong analytics experience synthesizing data into compelling messages for change to Product and Engineering stakeholders.

  Expertise in creating software delivery plans: breaking down larger concepts into consumable work and working with engineering to size and sequence work for delivery.

  Experience building continuous improvement roadmaps for area(s) supported.

  Knowledge of Software Capitalization and R&E Tax Credit laws and how to apply them to building software.

  Understands need for architectural runway in software development and proactively seeks ways to optimize work flowing through the system.

  Strong experience engaging and partnering with a PMO governance body.

  Ability to roll up sleeves and dig deep into the work; have intimate knowledge of- delivery in area supported.

  Expert in identifying dependencies and risks between epics/features and knowing how to effectively document them and drive them to conclusion.

  #LI-AM2

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-09-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

  Compensation:

  The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

  Benefits:

  We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  Paid Parental Leave

  Paid Time Off

  401(k) Plan

  Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

  STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

  Recognition Program

  Education Assistance

  Commuter Benefits

  Family Support Programs

  Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com .

  What are you waiting for? Apply today!

  All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

  Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eeoc.gov/poster__;!!MjXRb4uW6x5k!ABIVgRw0WsyX2wfQC-pKxK3V9X4h1NBUGgjO7EM8PTvp5MNRgpEuVC_jVk0fcn_ISAZjmwkbLuUIrj8mFedCBkyz$)

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