VP, Cloud Agile Lead

Role Summary The VP, Engineering Cloud Agile Lead will coordinate multiple agile Scrum/Kanban Teams and testing resources executing cloud migration initiatives in Engineering. The role collaborates with the release train engineer, scrum masters, product owners, product managers and business leaders to lead cross‑team cloud migration initiatives within the Engineering Cloud Migration roadmap. Key Responsibilities Support Agile Scrum Teams through critical dependency commitments and program risk mitigation and closure. Leverage strong communication, analytical, tactical and technical skills to drive requirements, testing and production validation. Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance of application release management, outage management and change processes and standards. Assist in managing the Program Increment (PI) planning process, including the management of Agile ceremonies, support ART backlog refinement and prioritization, and coordinate planning with other ARTs. Plan and coordinate PI events in person, collaborating with internal employees and contractors. Manage people: communicate regularly with teams, coach on tasks, provide feedback, lead by example, solicit feedback, and conduct performance management. Lead end‑to‑end cloud migration projects, including assessment, planning, migration, and post‑migration support. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as Infrastructure, Security, Application Owners and Compliance to ensure smooth migration processes. Design and implement Data Center Extension strategies to enable hybrid cloud environments and optimize infrastructure utilization. Ensure adherence to financial sector regulatory requirements, security policies and compliance standards during migration activities. Develop migration documentation, best practices and runbooks to streamline future cloud migration initiatives. Monitor and resolve issues related to cloud migration and Data Center Extension to maintain uptime and performance. Provide technical guidance and training to teams on cloud platforms and migration tools. Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies and tools appropriate for the financial services environment. Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of technology experience or equivalent leadership program experience, or in lieu of a degree, high school/GED and 15+ years of IT experience. Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proven experience in Data Center Extension and hybrid cloud architecture design. Experience and knowledge working in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework). Experience with Jira and Jira Align; expedition conditioning, capacity planning, sprint progress, program and team dependency and risk tracking, and program status reporting. Ability to understand technical project requirements and effectively manage resources, vendors and testing efforts. Proven track record of leading and executing critical business initiatives on time and within budget. Desired Skills / Knowledge SAFe Certified Scrum Master / Release Train Engineer. Creativity, enthusiasm, a strong customer “can do” attitude and results orientation. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Prior work experience in the financial services industry with a clear understanding of related regulatory and security requirements. Experience with performance tuning and cost optimization in cloud environments. Demonstrated ability to drive change and work effectively across business boundaries. Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect are highly desirable. Salary and Benefits Grade/Level: 12. Salary range: 110,000.00 – 185,000.00 USD annually. Eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in the CA, NY Metro and Seattle regions. Remote Work & Work Style Work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally required to commute to the nearest hub for in‑person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events. Eligibility Requirements You must be 18 years or older. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent. You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process. You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. New hires (Level 4‑7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non‑exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from their manager to post (or the approval of the manager and HR if they do not meet the time‑in‑position or performance expectations). 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