Principal Agile Program Manager

  • Discover Financial Services
  • Chicago, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 03-03-2024

Principal Agile Program Manager at Discover Financial Services

Discover Financial Services is seeking a Principal Agile Program Manager to join their team. As a key player, you will use your expertise in agile principles and modern software development processes to drive innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize work flow across multiple agile teams
  • Motivate teams to streamline product delivery
  • Utilize data to drive insights and improvements
  • Champion Agile practices and mentor team members
  • Build community and foster continuous learning
  • Collaborate with Discover Technology Academy for delivery support

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • 6+ years of Agile or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong Jira experience
  • Expertise in Scrum and Extreme Programming
  • Excellent communication and coaching skills
  • Ability to create software delivery plans and identify dependencies
  • DevOps mindset with focus on continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan and Medical Benefits
  • Education Assistance and Recognition Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discover values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!