Expired
Company:
Vanguard
Location: Malvern
Closing Date: 28/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
The Technical Scrum Lead will provide agile methodology services to cross-functional teams, demonstrating an understanding of the technology-related product(s) and associated business areas. Apply technical expertise to improve productivity of teams and quality of work processes and outcomes. Products often have divisional implications.About the team:
The “Business Agility” team within our Chief Data & Analytics Office- Personal Investor serves three distinct functions:
Agile: The Agile sub-function drives business agility by working towards our vision to “Improve quality, efficiency of data analytic insights to Personal Investor clients and maximize business value by continuous process improvement.”
Demand Integration: The Demand Integration function focusses on engineering and architecture portfolio-based approach to resource alignment leading to cost optimization, stability, and talent management.
Training & Development: The Training & Development function focusses on upskilling and training specific to agile and Data and Analytics product management space.
Responsibilities:
Provides insight on best practices for high performing teams in the delivery of technology-related product or projects, ensuring team actions are aligned with project goals.
Facilitates planning, team learning, and assists adaptation of processes to ensure the quality of team solutions.
Encourages a continuous learning environment to strengthen the team's understanding of Agile/Scrum concepts and principles as they relate to technical capabilities.
Applies methodology that supports the integration of changing customer inputs and business conditions into technology-related product development.
Works with product owners and management to define and prioritize technology-related outcomes. Identifies trade-offs between short- and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and product owner.
Ensures the application of agile frameworks to the development process to increase effectiveness of technology-related product development or architecture.
Leads daily scrum meetings, iteration reviews, and maintains backlogs.
Identifies and may remove roadblocks to technology-related product development or architecture.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Computer Science or Engineering experience preferred.
Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational technology projects preferred. Financial Services and technical experience preferred.
Scrum/Agile Certification strongly preferred.
Experienced scrum leader who can lead multiple teams on agile best practices.
Foundational understanding of flow and agile metrics.
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to motivate others and foster teamwork.
Highly proactive with proven track record.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our .
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
The “Business Agility” team within our Chief Data & Analytics Office- Personal Investor serves three distinct functions:
Agile: The Agile sub-function drives business agility by working towards our vision to “Improve quality, efficiency of data analytic insights to Personal Investor clients and maximize business value by continuous process improvement.”
Demand Integration: The Demand Integration function focusses on engineering and architecture portfolio-based approach to resource alignment leading to cost optimization, stability, and talent management.
Training & Development: The Training & Development function focusses on upskilling and training specific to agile and Data and Analytics product management space.
Responsibilities:
Provides insight on best practices for high performing teams in the delivery of technology-related product or projects, ensuring team actions are aligned with project goals.
Facilitates planning, team learning, and assists adaptation of processes to ensure the quality of team solutions.
Encourages a continuous learning environment to strengthen the team's understanding of Agile/Scrum concepts and principles as they relate to technical capabilities.
Applies methodology that supports the integration of changing customer inputs and business conditions into technology-related product development.
Works with product owners and management to define and prioritize technology-related outcomes. Identifies trade-offs between short- and long-term benefits to drive shared vision between the team and product owner.
Ensures the application of agile frameworks to the development process to increase effectiveness of technology-related product development or architecture.
Leads daily scrum meetings, iteration reviews, and maintains backlogs.
Identifies and may remove roadblocks to technology-related product development or architecture.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Computer Science or Engineering experience preferred.
Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational technology projects preferred. Financial Services and technical experience preferred.
Scrum/Agile Certification strongly preferred.
Experienced scrum leader who can lead multiple teams on agile best practices.
Foundational understanding of flow and agile metrics.
Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile project management tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to motivate others and foster teamwork.
Highly proactive with proven track record.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.
Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.
Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our .
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
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