Security Benefit · 18 hours ago
Director, Agile Practices
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSecurity Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market, managing over $55 billion in assets. They are looking for a Director of Agile Practices to lead and develop a team of Scrum Masters, drive Agile transformation, and improve delivery outcomes in a financial services environment.
FinanceInformation TechnologyCrowdfundingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Directly manage and develop a team of Scrum Masters, providing mentorship, performance feedback, career development, and capability building to elevate their coaching effectiveness and delivery impact
Establish consistent coaching standards, practices, and delivery frameworks across the Scrum Master community, ensuring alignment with enterprise Agile transformation objectives
Build and lead a community of practice, knowledge-sharing forums, and continuous learning programs that strengthen organizational Agile maturity
Lead enterprise-wide scaling initiatives that support cross-organization alignment, predictability, and business outcomes
Act as a senior advisor and coach to technology leaders, product executives, and business stakeholders on Agile leadership behaviors, organizational design, and value delivery
Drive and implement Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, hybrid models) at team, program, and portfolio levels, tailoring approaches to solve organizational challenges within our CCDM operating model
Collaborate with product management, architecture, risk, compliance, and operations partners to ensure Agile practices integrate seamlessly with enterprise governance and control expectations
Establish and track key Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, lead time, sprint predictability, quality metrics) using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Airtable dashboards to drive data-informed decision-making
Coach leaders and teams on metrics that matter—flow, predictability, quality, and customer value—and help them make evidence-based decisions that improve outcomes
Lead large-scale Agile ceremonies, workshops, and retrospectives that enhance capability, promote continuous improvement, and disseminate best practices across the organization
Identify systemic impediments and organizational anti-patterns, and partner with stakeholders to design and implement sustainable solutions
Influence mindset shifts across the organization toward empowered, product-centric, outcomes-focused delivery culture
Champion psychological safety, transparency, and collaborative problem-solving as foundational principles for high-performing Agile teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in Agile environments with at least 6+ years in an Agile Coach or enterprise coaching capacity
Proven experience managing and developing Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches, with demonstrated success in building high-performing coaching teams
Hands-on experience serving as a Scrum Master for delivery teams, with the ability to effectively balance strategic leadership with tactical execution
Extensive experience coaching at scale—with multiple teams, complex programs, and senior leaders
Deep knowledge of Agile and Lean principles, methods, and scaling frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean)
Experience in regulated industries (financial services, insurance, banking) with demonstrated ability to integrate Agile with compliance and risk controls
Strong facilitation, influencing, coaching, and mentoring skills with a proven ability to affect change without direct authority
Track record of driving organizational transformation and measurable delivery improvements
Experience with Agile metrics and analytics, including using tools like Jira, Confluence, Airtable, or similar platforms to track team performance and drive improvement
Preferred
Advanced Agile certifications such as ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF, SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), or equivalent
Experience developing Agile coaching communities, Communities of Practice (CoPs), or Center of Excellence practices
Familiarity with matrix organizational structures and experience operating within or establishing Centers of Excellence
Experience partnering with Risk, Compliance, Security, or Audit functions in large enterprises
Demonstrated success in promoting value stream thinking, and product-centric operating models
Experience with AI/ML delivery practices or emerging technology transformation initiatives
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
Educational assistance to support your career development.
Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.
Company
Security Benefit
Security Benefit is a financial service provider company.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
2023 (16)
2022 (13)
2021 (10)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.15B2025-09-26Debt Financing· $500M
2024-10-30Debt Financing· $650M
Leadership Team
Doug Wolff
CEO & President
Recent News
2025-09-19
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