Sun Life Financial Wellesley , MA 02482
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description:
The Chapter Lead is a people manager within the Agile Delivery domain, focusing on skill/people development and the continuous improvement of Agile Delivery. This includes developing chapter members through peer-coaching, training, mentorship, and ensuring teams have the capabilities needed to succeed. The Chapter Lead also builds and promotes knowledge, standards, and best practices for the domain more broadly in collaboration with other Chapters Leads. The Chapter Lead will have chapter members reporting to them and will act as a performance coach, supporting goal setting and development.
Preferred skills
Expert in the Agile Delivery domain; strong understanding of Agile methodologies
Ability to develop and promote high performing Agile Delivery team members
Proficiency in Scaled Agile (SAFe) preferred
A progressive thought leader who can build engaged teams and promote continuous improvement
Qualifications
5+ years working in an agile delivery role
Experience in scaled agile delivery preferred
Experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and developing people and teams as a people manager
Experience identifying and acquiring talent, resource planning and talent allocation across large organizations
Experience encouraging team members to create a rewarding working environment in which they are driven and motivated to have a real impact
Experience creating an environment of learning and continuously improving your skills, and the skills of those in your chapter
Experience in fast-paced Agile environments
Responsibilities
Act as the performance coach to a team of Agile Delivery domain experts
Develop and manage expertise within the Agile Delivery domain
As a people manager, develop and execute a talent strategy that enables career progression and mobility, and professional development
Refine standards and best practices within the Agile Delivery domain
Manage and develop capabilities within the domain through coaching, training, and mentoring
Manage capability roadmaps for chapter members to develop "T-shaped" profiles
Support the organization in talent management for the domain
Anticipate future needs for critical skills/competencies and develop workforce plans to meet them
Establish the direction of professional development for chapter members
Manage and/or participate in the review of practitioners' progression, performance, and compensation process
Actively participate in the Chapter leadership community of practice to ensure consistency and alignment in chapter management practices and expectations
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.
Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:
Southern California region: $152,100 - $228,200 annually
Central California region: $160,300 - $240,500 annually
Northern California region: $171,400 - $257,100 annually
If you are a Colorado or Nevada resident, the salary range for this position is $145,100 - $217,700 annually
If you are a Connecticut or Maryland resident, the salary range for this position $152,100 - $228,200 annually
If you are Washington or Rhode Island resident, the salary range for this position is $160,300 - $240,500 annually
If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $171,400 - $257,100 annually
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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Job Category:
Scrum/Coach
Posting End Date:
23/08/2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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