Director, Agile Practice Lead

Work Location:

New York, New York, United States of America

Hours:

40

Line of Business:

Enterprise Enabling Functions

Pay Detail:

$190,000 - $225,000 USD

TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs. 

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Defines standards, builds capability, and ensures consistent, high‑quality Agile execution across organization

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Agile operating model, standards, playbooks, and tooling strategy (with portfolio management team)
• Ensure alignment to industry scaled frameworks
• Build, mentor, and performance‑manage Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters
• Define career paths, role expectations, and learning curriculums for Agile roles
• Ensure teams apply Agile correctly and consistently without adding bureaucracy
• Partner with Product, Technology, Portfolio, and Risk to resolve execution friction
• Establish outcome‑focused metrics (flow, predictability, quality, value realization)
• Act as senior advisor to executives on Agile adoption and scaling
• Partner with Product leadership on product-centric ways of working
• Partner with Portfolio Management on capacity, funding models, and prioritization

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial services experience across agile, change management, transformation, strategy, portfolio, and/or regulatory teams
• Proven experience supporting product‑led, agile, or technology‑driven transformations
• Deep hands‑on experience with scaling Agile as Practice Lead or Agile Coach
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems in ambiguous environments
• Proven success leading cross‑domain, enterprise‑scale initiatives, balancing business priorities, financial rigor, and technology execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to operate effectively with senior leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive team culture where all colleagues feel safe

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree
• 10+ years of related experience
• Expert knowledge of financial services/capital markets from a strategic perspective, including managing/directing teams and projects
• Agile certifications are required

The Agile Practice Lead is accountable for building, maintaining and evolving the culture and community of Agile Practitioners. The role oversees a team of Agile practitioners, and is responsible for coaching on knowledge, skills and performance, building and evolving the Practice's capabilities, and advising practitioners on their work to ensure solutions are sound.

Depth & Scope:

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
• Recognized as an Agile expert whose focus is on the coaching and training of practitioners
• People leader with expert knowledge of Agile disciplines and practices ​
• Deep expertise and knowledge of TD frameworks and Agile methodology, tools, best practices, processes and procedures, as well as broader organization issues​
• Proven ability in managing large teams
• Provides guidance on the work of practitioners as related to the quality of product(s)/work being produced, delivered & speed of delivery / to market​
• Ability to provide guidance and oversight to multiple teams, growing capability across the organization
• Quickly adapts to customer, stakeholder and regulatory needs in collaboration with Platform and Journey teams​
• Experienced in the continuous assessment of Practitioners and their craft to ensure enterprise practice standards are upheld​
• Provides leadership and guidance to several teams and solves cross-department issues; 
• Participates in the development of business and practice strategies​
• Expert collaborator with ability to bring diverse teams together to achieve a common goal
• Resolves most unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
• Offers advice, guidance and training on how to transition to and operate in scaled delivery environments across all levels
• Understands multiple scaling approaches and leverages industry best practices to support the best outcomes

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate or post graduate degree
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Certified Scrum Master in scaled Agile framework (e.g., SAFE) and 7+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Typically requires 10 years of Agile experience
• 5+ years' experience as an Agile coach involved in large-scale Agile transformations
• Expert knowledge of Agile principles and practices, with extensive experience working in an Agile
• Advanced knowledge of agile theory, methodology – including scaling -, techniques, rules, and practices, estimating / sizing, product management, planning, forecasting, conflict resolution, coaching / leverage models, capacity and capability building and facilitation 
• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends
• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and delivery execution for multiple and/or scaled teams
• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to the team and all levels of leadership
• Ability to support forecasting initiatives and demand in order to help develop annual strategic plan
• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement and evaluate work commitments to ensure completion of product initiatives
• Skill in preparing and managing budgets and resource allocation
• Advanced skill in mentoring, coaching, listening, providing feedback and performance management
• Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods and reporting techniques
• Skill in using computer applications including MS Office and industry standard Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form to all levels and types of stakeholders (i.e. business, technology, sponsors and control functions)
• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability handle confidential information with discretion

Customer Accountabilities:

• Accountable for coaching the team of practitioners' knowledge, skills and performance, building and evolving Scaled Agile capabilities, and advising practitioners on their work to ensure solutions are sound and follow Agile methodology
• Directly leads a team of highly skilled Practitioners in Agile methodology frameworks without getting involved in day-to-day activities, providing quality assurance on the application of methods and practices owned within the applicable Journeys and Platforms
• Executes on Practice strategy as it relates to introducing Agile focussed tools, methodologies and processes across the enterprise
• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders at all levels in the organization (technical, business, Senior and Executive Management) and addresses/escalates concerns
• Provides overall team leadership, training, coaching, development, succession, recruitment and resource management, engaging with Platform and Journey leads throughout
• Accountability to understand the current skills and capabilities within the Agile practice; identifies potential steps to accelerate and reach the next level of capability
• Accountable for hiring the best talent, growing these colleagues and managing retention
• Acts as an expert or lead innovator and culture change agent for the Agile practice amongst Business, Journey, and Platform leaders

Shareholder Accountabilities:

• Works closely with key business leaders to develop product roadmap, ensuring the optimal use of resources and leverage TD’s delivery operating model to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and scale
• Advises, guides and executes on strategic ceremonies, reviews and communicates results, and adjust tactics accordingly
• Proactively identifies change execution risks (related to methodology) and develops coaching plans to manage risk
• Adheres to enterprise governance to ensure that work commitments meet all the performance, quality and compliance standards and follows the methodology
• Investigates and where necessary escalates all change execution issues to support effective resolution and increase team performance
• Monitors delivery execution health continuously and engages stakeholders as required if work commitment status changes
• Develops innovative approaches (and leverages industry best practice) to resolve delivery execution problems /significant issues within the Journey, Platform or work commitment
• Effectively builds momentum among team and stakeholders
• Proactively identify key business opportunities, research and recommend enhancements / modifications, develop strategies to achieve recommendations and work closely with team to execute and implement
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk activities as necessary
• Keeps abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintains a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Ensures employees are knowledgeable and assumes responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct
• Provides insights, builds the proper behaviours and culture to delivery success business outcomes faster and improve delivery predictability using Agile

Employee/Team Accountabilities:

• Grows team expertise to align with business/enterprise demand and direction; assess team skills and capabilities and continually look for ways to provide and enhance the value delivered
• Coaches and develops employees and ensures performance management activities are undertaken and provides regular input into employee assessments and development plans
• Facilitates and fosters a Community of Interest that engages members to use their knowledge and network to develop the craft and builds on the community across the organization​
• Leads the process of setting performance objectives for the Agile team through coaching plans; track, monitor and effectively address and/or reward performance in a timely manner
• Manages employees in compliance with all human resources policies, procedures and guidelines of conduct
• Shares knowledge, information, skills, and subject matter expertise among the Agile team – or relevant stakeholders - and ensure the timely communication of issues and encourage good working relationships with other functions and teams
• Responsible for management of the overall team(s)/ Practice providing both leadership and guidance
• Sets targets and objectives for the team, and deliver results
• Fosters an environment/culture that encourages productivity, innovation, process improvement, teamwork and a high level of professionalism
• Drives change through positive reinforcement of milestones and successes
• Creates an environment where the team freely escalates business challenges
• Establishes and fosters a cohesive and collaborative team; promote a fair and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce and encourage the team to achieve common goals and objectives
• Conducts formal performance reviews and provide on-going feedback; coach and develop employees and ensure performance management and development planning activities are undertaken and completed
• Acts as a brand ambassador for their respective area and the bank, both internally and/or externally

Who We Are

TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we strive to make every interaction, product and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple.  Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. 

Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities. 

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more
 

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. 

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.  

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.
 

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com.  Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.