We are looking to hire an Enterprise Agile COE Lead, Sr. Director to support the Modern Delivery Transformation Office at Freddie Mac. This role will be accountable for leading all agile coaching in the Enterprise. The agile coach encourages, empowers and coaches everyone on the MVP team. As an agile coach, s/he will coach all team members formally and informally (with a keen focus on the organization’s Scrum Masters), striving to unlock the potential in everyone. The agile coach will be a defender of agile methodologies and evangelize core agile principles in the organization.
Responsibilities
Build and coach multiple high performing agile development teams
Agile coaching – Teach, mentor and improve agile practices across the organization.
Health monitor of the collective team – checking that our commitments, pace and quality are on track
Coach entire work streams on a variety of digital topics including product management, design thinking, engineering culture, and DevOps.
Be hands-on, engage with teams at a tactical and strategic level. Actively problem solve, create content, and facilitate trainings as required to best serve our customers.
Look for ways to strengthen the team’s understanding of Agile, e.g., Scrum concepts and principles
Coach and train senior leadership on agile concepts and principles
Empower leadership teams in building, growing and sustaining a thriving agile team
Identify trade-offs between short and long term benefits to drive shared vision between the team
Foster a continuous learning environment helping teams to inspect & adapt
Perform initial state analysis and identifying agile KPI’s to design an agile journey that will suit Freddie Mac
Qualifications
Minimum 12-15 years of related work experience playing an active leadership role in scaled agile transformations
Demonstrated experience coaching organizations on agile best practices, expert in all topics involving agile and experienced working at the leadership (portfolio) level
Significant experience acting as a Scrum Master or agile coach in a fast-moving tech environment
Deep knowledge of agile principles and the flexibility to adapt your experience to new and evolving environments
Experience with large scale software delivery and/or agile transformation at scale in large enterprise organizations
Passion for driving teams towards high performance and a deep pride in quality craftsmanship that delights users
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Strong people management experienceKey to Success in this role:
Passionate problem solver who succeeds in ambiguous situations
Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential
Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex messages and teach new concepts
Strong technical and non-technical influencing abilities
Passionate about understanding people / teams in various stages of Agile environment
Tirelessly advocates for the best possible solution
Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust across the team
Passionate and interested in driving digital disruption both from a customer and organizational perspectiveTop 3 Personal Competencies to Possess:
Drive for Execution – Be accountable for strong individual and team performance
Partnership – Build trust and strong partnerships through your own and team’s actions
Growth and Development – Know or learn what is needed to deliver results and successfully compete
Interested in applying to this career opportunity?
Please email Taylor Frank, [email protected], and include Enterprise Agile COE Lead, Senior Director in the subject line.
About Freddie Mac
Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others. Freddie Mac is an equal opportunity and top diversity employer.
