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Principal Agile Program Manager

3 months ago


Riverwoods IL United States Discover Financial Services Full time

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 a Principal 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 

  • Optimizes the flow of work across multiple agile teams throughout product development life cycle 
  • Motivates and enables others to take accountability to streamline product delivery process, efficiently manage large and complex products launches across multiple teams 
  • Leverages data and metrics to derive insights and continuously identify improvement opportunities. Drive these improvement opportunities to fruition 
  • Be the champion of Agile Software Product development processes within a Value Stream and mentor Product Owners and Engineers to follow agile practices 
  • Leads the charge on building community, foster inter-team collaboration and the culture of continuous learning and continuous improvement across the entire Value Stream 
  • Collaborates with Discover Technology Academy to create, contribute and teach through immersive learning experiences that support delivery of products, services, solutions and capabilities 
  • Play 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 
  • 6+ Years – Project Management, Agile or Related 

Preferred Qualifications 

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

  • 8+ 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.  
  • Excellent communication with ability to effectively influence partners and stakeholders. 
  • Familiarity with release management processes. 
  • Constantly keeps (regulatory) compliance top of mind in everything you do.  
  • Understands DevOps mindset and seeks ways to improve the CICD delivery pipeline. 

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-30-2024. 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 $88,500.00 to $149,300.00. 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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.