What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Leader II (contract) position at BNY Mellon?
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
Job Summary/Description:
Join our team as a dynamic and experienced individual who will lead our organization in embracing Agile/Scrum practices to ensure customer satisfaction. As a key player in the team, you will guide and support the organization in self-organization, removing impediments, fostering a collaborative environment, and facilitating effective communication. Your role will be crucial in coaching the team towards higher levels of Scrum maturity while supporting the Product Owner and promoting servant leadership.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure customer delight through dedicated efforts
- Guide the team on Agile/Scrum practices and self-organization
- Assess and coach the team towards higher levels of Scrum maturity
- Remove impediments hindering progress
- Build a trusting environment for open communication and issue resolution
- Facilitate work without coercion or dictation
- Assist in decision-making and conflict resolution processes
- Support internal and external communication for transparency
Skills:
- Experience as a Scrum Master in software development teams applying Scrum principles
- Proficiency in servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, empowerment, and transparency
- Knowledge of various Agile methodologies (XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD)
- Familiarity with Agile techniques like User Stories, TDD, Continuous Integration
- Understanding of team technologies and management experience
- Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a manager
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an organization towards Agile excellence while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. If you are passionate about Agile practices and enjoy guiding teams towards success, this role is perfect for you. Join us on this rewarding journey of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
- Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
- Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
- Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
Info about pay/benefits etc.
Pay Rate Range
Additional Notes
This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly.
Benefits Information
Optional benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions
