Agile Transformation Lead

Job#: 2082235

Job Description:

Client: Financial Services

Job Title: Agile Transformation Lead - Capital Markets

Team: Business Solutions and Enablement

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 3 days/week)

Contract Length: 12+ months

Rate: $80-85/hr

Overview:

Seeking an experienced Agile Transformation Lead to spearhead a true product-focused Agile transformation within its Capital Markets division. This role is within the Business Solutions and Enablement team, supporting the shift from a waterfall environment to a dynamic, iterative Agile approach. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems implementation experience, particularly in large system-driven initiatives such as T+1, and possess a deep understanding of capital markets operations, with a focus on OMS and process redesign.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Capital Markets & Systems Focus: Proven experience in implementing large-scale systems in capital markets, especially OMS, T+1, or similar initiatives.
• Agile Transformation Expertise: Demonstrated success leading Agile transformations, training teams in Scrum, Kanban, and product management.
• Technical Background: Comfortable working in a tech-driven environment with familiarity in Jira, project management constructs, and agile tools.
• Change Management: Strong ability to drive change, educate teams, and foster an Agile mindset across diverse stakeholders.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of capital markets operations without needing deep domain expertise.
• Leadership & Presence: Effective communicator and facilitator, capable of leading meetings, coaching teams, and influencing senior leadership.
• Additional Skills: Experience with process redesign, system implementation projects, and working in a hybrid environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate a comprehensive Agile transformation for a capital markets environment, emphasizing product ownership, Scrum practices, and Agile maturity.
• Will participate in an intensive Agile training program, including foundational concepts like epics, stories, features, and best Scrum practices, with a focus on practical application through weekly sessions.
• Conduct workshops on creating effective quarterly plans, transitioning teams from backlog to active execution.
• Develop and implement a tailored approach to Agile adoption that aligns with the bank's strategic goals and operational realities.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to redesign processes and implement systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing workflows.
• Bring expertise in capital markets systems, particularly OMS, with a focus on large system implementations and process transformations rather than regulatory compliance or risk/regulatory reporting.
• Act as a visible leader and facilitator, managing meetings, coaching teams, and ensuring adoption of Agile principles across the organization.
• Share insights and best practices from previous transformations, making recommendations for continuous improvement and success.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.