Senior Director Practices and Standards (Agile)

TL;DR

Senior Director Practices and Standards (Agile): Overseeing, defining, and advocating for enterprise standards and best practices related to Lean and Agile delivery methodologies with an accent on SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban frameworks. Focus on leading teams in coaching, training, and transforming delivery practices while partnering with technology leadership to execute strategic roadmaps.

Location: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Remote - Nationwide)

Salary: $151,800 - $220,050

Company

A financial services company dedicated to helping customers achieve financial freedom through flexible work environments and inclusive career growth.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and transform delivery teams across application development, security, and infrastructure.
• Define and implement enterprise-wide roadmaps for IT standards and practices.
• Collaborate with senior management to align systems initiatives with long-term strategic goals.
• Ensure the creation of policies, procedures, and centers of excellence to support Agile evolution.
• Manage departmental budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time and within requirements.
• Attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent to build high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant systems experience, including 5+ years in people management.
• Minimum 2 years of executive-level experience (Director or Officer).
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing distributed software development or systems integration teams.
• Expertise in program and project management for complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company matching.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays and floating days.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Paid volunteer time (16 hours per year) and parental leave programs.
• Inclusive business-casual environment with support for professional growth.