What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Sr. / Agile Coach position at Liberty Bank?
At Liberty, we strive to maximize our impact and exceed goals by investing in our teammates to deepen our relationships in the workplace and communities we serve. We take pride in promoting a socially responsible and sustainable future through initiatives and investment.
SUMMARY OF THE JOB:
Lead and deliver high-impact, enterprise-wide projects that drive strategic outcomes. Serve as a key Agile Coach and Project Management expert, guiding teams through Agile transformation and ensuring successful project execution aligned with organizational goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Project Leadership
- Manage large-scale, complex projects involving cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Ensure alignment with the Bank’s project methodology and compliance standards.
- Connect project outcomes to strategic business initiatives.
- Agile Coaching & Transformation
- Facilitate Agile adoption across teams and departments.
- Mentor Scrum Masters and Product Owners to enhance team effectiveness.
- Lead Agile ceremonies and promote continuous improvement.
- Assess Agile maturity and develop strategies to advance practices.
- Deliver training and workshops to build Agile capabilities.
- Provide thought and implementation leadership on proper OKR and KPI usage.
- Project Management Expertise
- Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics.
- Manage scope, timelines, and quality to meet project objectives.
- Communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
- Facilitate operational checkpoints throughout the project lifecycle.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Project Delivery – Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and deliver intended benefits.
- Agile Leadership – Champion Agile principles and coach teams to improve delivery and collaboration.
- Team Management – Provide leadership and supervision to project teams.
- Training & Support – Ensure teams are proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
- Risk & Compliance – Ensure projects comply with security, vendor, and risk management protocols.
Minimum REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science or Business Administration preferred or equivalent work experience.
- 10 years of experience in Project Management and Agile Coaching
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SDLC methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Confluence).
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive change in dynamic environments.
- Preferred Qualifications: Certifications like PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe, or Lean Six Sigma.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- General Office Equipment
- Keyboard Dexterity
- Prolonged Sitting
COMPLIANCE:
Acts affirmatively in all activities under his/her control in conformance with the Bank’s Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Fair Lending Programs to achieve the Bank’s goals and objectives. The Bank shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons, and continue to recruit, hire, train and evaluate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or veteran status.
Liberty Bank is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is the policy of Liberty Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.