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Responsible for adopting and promoting Agile methodologies and related ceremonies within multiple cross-functional team agile teams. Provides ongoing oversight during feature/user story grooming and Sprint development. Manages Sprint release timelines, stand-ups and other ceremonies, and helps remove blockers to ensure Agile releases stay on track.
Responsibilities
- Manages Sprint and Iteration Plan deliverables, proactively identifies and manages internal and external constraints.
- Facilitates team activities, including all required Agile ceremonies.
- Identifies, communicates, and resolves dependencies between Agile teams.
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:
- 6+ years of experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions
- In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions
Preferred Qualifications
If we had our say, we’d also look for:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions
- Understanding of Agile/SAFe best practices
- Competent in Agile and SAFe methodologies and ceremonies
- Background in coaching and mentoring skills on agile methodology and understand Scrum framework
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership qualities (guide and direct agile during daily activities)
- Certification in Agile & Scrum Master Preferred #LI-BG1
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). We thrive on diversity & inclusion. You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Discover.
Work Perks:
- 24-Hour Nurse Hotline & Telehealth Services
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Adoption Assistance
- Annual Flu Shots
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Work Environment
- Group Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
- Healthy Eating Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
- Mother’s Rooms
- Onsite Emotional Health Counselors
- Onsite Fitness Centers
- Onsite Weight Watchers at Work
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional and Leadership Development Programs
- Recognition Program
- Service Anniversary Awards
- Tuition Reimbursement
Health:
- Annual Health Evaluation and Health Coaching
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Onsite Health Services Center with Nurse Practitioner
Financial Wellness:
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Fixed and Matching Contributions
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial Engines
- “Financial Wellness for You” Learning Programs
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