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Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Compensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$125,200.00 - $206,600.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Travelers, Digital Experience Enablement, is on a mission to create the coolest, game changing, and exciting digital capabilities in the business. To do that, we're looking for inspiring leaders who know Agile like the back of their hand, but most importantly can set strategies and lead teams against objectives that deliver business transformative technology. Specifically, we're looking for a Sr. Leader of Agile practices and digital technology that will guide multiple teams and help them become outcome focused and so operationally efficient that "off-track" becomes a four letter word. You'll love establishing, tracking, and analyzing data to find improvements against outcomes. You'll demonstrate courage to challenge the organization on new ways to work better, including senior leadership. Finally, you'll have the opportunity to be a key leader in helping the organization achieve its objectivesThis position may be based 100% remotely or in one of our offices. #LI-RemotePrimary Job Duties & Responsibilities- As a servant leader and change agent, coach individuals and teams across a large or complex business area to adopt Agile principles, values and practices while role modeling Travelers' leadership behaviors.
- Understand and support implementation of metrics to optimize delivery of KPIs through the assessment of responsiveness, quality, productivity, and customer and business value.
- Run workshops and training on Agile topics, leveraging tool kits and internally developed content.
- Actively raise observed issues and remove impediments; resolve conflicts within and across teams. Anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend mitigations and solutions.
- Continuously assess the Agile maturity of teams and individuals at all levels of leadership, educating and mentoring to address gaps.
- Contribute to internal and external Agile communities to stay abreast of challenges, leading practices, and emerging trends; utilize learnings in furthering the effective use of Agile practices at Travelers.
- Facilitate open communication among teams and stakeholders; Promote positive team dynamics to ensure members collaborate and work effectively within and across teams.
- Use coaching techniques that increase collaboration, transparency and promote a culture of experimentation and innovation.
- 3 years of Agile delivery experience required.
- 5 years of business and/or technology related experience required.
- 2 years of experience as a coach required.
- Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of one or more business units (i.e. Claim, Risk Control, IT, Project Management, Production, Application Development, etc.) required.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5 years of Agile experience preferred.
- 4 years of experience as a coach preferred.
- 2 years of people leadership/management experience preferred.
- 3 years of experience championing organizational change initiatives preferred.
- 4 years of experience implementing Agile principles and practices in different cultures and environments preferred.
- Agile Mindset: Embody Agile core values of openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment. Infuse Agile principles, practices and methodologies to achieve team success.
- Change Agent: Expert change leadership skills including the ability to create an inclusive environment, manage conflict and develop solutions to mitigate risk.
- Coaching: Ability to utilize tailored coaching techniques to inspire individuals and teams to perform at a higher level.
- Influence: Ability to influence behaviors of leaders at all levels and without traditional hierarchy.
- Servant Leadership: Foster an environment where individuals thrive as empowered and equal members of a team.
- Communication: Ability to communicate thoughts, concepts, practices effectively at all levels, adjusting as needed to a target audience.
- Collaboration: Expertise working with others in a cross-functional multi-team environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to continually improve, share learning with others and encourage team development.
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