Job Title: Squad Leader
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Us:
DMV IT Service LLC is a trusted IT consulting firm, established in 2020. We specialize in optimizing IT infrastructure, providing expert guidance, and supporting workforce needs with top-tier staffing services. Our expertise spans system administration, cybersecurity, networking, and IT operations. We empower our clients to achieve their technology goals with a client-focused approach that includes online training and job placements, fostering long-term IT success.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Squad Leader to oversee strategic initiatives within our Master Data Management (MDM) platform. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of leadership skills, business acumen, and a passion for agile-based methodologies to drive system improvements and deliver high-quality results.
Requirements
- Define and communicate the squad’s mission and roadmap, aligning team and partner support.
- Serve as the product owner and end-to-end gatekeeper for the squad’s mission, ensuring strategic priorities are met.
- Anticipate and prioritize client and partner needs, acting as their advocate within the team.
- Define, evaluate, and communicate results against acceptance criteria and product goals.
- Oversee squad operations in an agile environment, facilitating planning, prioritization, and execution of product backlogs.
- Collaborate with Chapter Leaders and Scrum Masters to enhance team capabilities and ensure member growth and development.
- Navigate trade-offs between quality, cost, and timelines to optimize product value.
- Coordinate with other Squad Leaders to address software lifecycle concerns and platform enhancements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of work experience in dynamic product management, preferably within financial services.
- Proven experience in Agile methodologies; proficiency with Jira and Jira Align is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams, influence without formal authority, and drive project execution.
- Strong analytical skills with a data-focused approach to decision making.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish strong collaborative relationships across various business units.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Agile certification or significant experience with agile project management tools.
- Financial services industry experience, especially in asset management or client international data management.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in a team setting.