Agile Manager

• If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.
  
  
  

This position can be located at Billings, MT, Bend, OR, Boise, ID, Denver, CO, Omaha, NE and Sioux Falls, SD.

What’s Important To You

We know your career is just one aspect of a meaningful, complex, and demanding life. That’s why we designed our compensation and benefits package to provide employees and their families with as much choice as possible.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) in addition to paid federal holidays.
• Student debt employer repayment program.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% match.
• The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. Learn a little more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want YOU to be a part of it.
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply. Reach for what you want and tell us why your work ethic and willingness to learn make you a natural fit for #TeamFirstInterstate.

Summary

The Agile Manager leads and manages an Agile team comprising IT Product Owners, Agile Leads, and Release Engineers, ensuring the Agile function within IT is high-performing and meets the needs of the bank by enhancing project delivery, team collaboration, and aligning with organizational objectives. This position leverages strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, facilitation skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement to drive the success of Agile practices within the organization, leading to improved product delivery, enhanced team collaboration, and alignment with organizational objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads and manages the Agile team, including IT Product Owners, Agile Leads, Release Engineers, and other related roles.
• Helps IT and Business teams leverage Agile methodologies and practices through education, advocacy, and promotion of Agile benefits.
• Engages stakeholders to ensure their needs and expectations are appropriately set and met, and that outcomes align with business goals and objectives.
• Fosters a collaborative environment with business stakeholders, Product Owners, Product Managers, Agile Leads, Release Engineers, and other IT staff to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Leads and trains others on Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, release demos, and similar activities.
• Introduces, evaluates, recommends, and implements appropriate Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
• When needed, performs roles necessary for the successful delivery of business value and outcomes, such as IT Product Owner, Agile Lead, or Scrum Master.
• Scales Agile practices across multiple teams and departments within the organization.
• Establishes documentation practices for Agile methodologies, ensuring they are well-maintained and easily accessible.
• Engages in strategic conversations, planning, and budgeting for supporting technologies, aligning with organizational goals.
• Ensures the team operates with a strong awareness of risk, adhering to security, compliance, and IT governance standards.
• Produces reports and analytics to track the usage, performance, and impact of Agile teams, providing insights for continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Management Responsibilities

• Leads the recruitment and hiring process to attract and onboard top talent that aligns with organizational needs.
• Oversees employee training and development programs to enhance skills and support career growth.
• Provides performance coaching to employees, fostering continuous improvement and goal achievement.
• Implements strategies to boost employee engagement and retention, creating a positive and productive work environment.
• Manages conflict resolution processes to maintain a harmonious and collaborative workplace.
  
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe, and the ability to implement them effectively.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and manage Agile teams, including the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members, and effectively navigate conflicts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders, understand their needs, and align team outcomes with business goals.
• Proficiency in facilitating Agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and ensuring they are productive and efficient.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to analyze team performance and implement changes for better outcomes.
• Familiarity with Agile tools and software (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA, and similar platforms) and the ability to leverage technology to support Agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and remove impediments that hinder team progress.
• Ability to foster a collaborative environment and ensure effective communication among team members and across departments.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and security standards to ensure processes and procedures comply with appropriate security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
  
  
  

Education And/Or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• 4-6 years experience in leading and/or participating in Agile teams as a Scrum Master, Agile Program Manager, DevOps Manager, Product Owner, in a similar role, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
  
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• One entry-level or intermediate certificate based on an Agile framework from one of the following major Agile learning organizations: Scrum.org, Scrum Alliance, Scrum Inc., SAFe, or Kanban University (e.g., related to Scrum Master, Product Owner, or Agile Lead roles) required
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• Dexterity of hands/fingers to operate computer keyboard and mouse - Frequently
• Lifting - Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Occasionally
• Noise Level - Moderate
• Typical Work Hours - M-F (8-5)
• Regular and Predictable Attendance - Required
• as needed Travel for 1-2 annual trips to a First Interstate hub location for 2-3 days to work with and meet colleagues
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary and benefits. The pay range for this position is $107,910 to $178,090 per year in CO and depends on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, education, and geographic location. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short- term and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, employee assistance program, 401(k), Paid Time Off (new hires accrue at .069 per hours worked which equates to approximately 18 days per year inclusive of paid sick time) and up to 11 paid Federal holidays. For more information regarding our benefits, please visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/employee-benefits.php.

• If you are a current FIB employee, please apply through the Career Worklet in the Employee Portal.