Agile/Senior Consultant Specialist

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Senior Consultant Specialist

In this role, you will:

• Agile Leadership & Team Management - Serve as a servant leader, facilitating agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, etc.) and coaching teams on Scrum practices to enhance delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure alignment of project goals with broader program objectives and actively promote Agile and DevOps practices.
• Manage team performance, fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Project Delivery & Reporting: Drive end-to-end project delivery, including requirement gathering, resource planning, scheduling, risk and dependency management, and status reporting.
• Implement effective project controls, including change control processes, to manage scope and mitigate risks proactively.
• Provide regular updates on project status, budget, and resource utilization to leadership and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a liaison to ensure alignment and buy-in on project plans, changes, and decisions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and report on project progress, challenges, and achievements to influence key decision-making.
• Cloud Migration / Regulatory Domain t: Lead projects within finance / regulatory domain, focusing on cloud migration (GCP), data processing, regulatory reporting, and automation.
• Quality Assurance & Benefit Realization: Establish quality assurance processes and enforce best practices for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Develop a benefits realization plan to track and report on project outcomes against goals.
• Ensure project delivery in compliance with IT controls and principles.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Proven experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and a strong understanding of agile product delivery in practice.
• Hands-on experience with managing large project delivery under pressure and challenging timelines.
• Solid foundation in project management principles, planning methodologies, time management skills with demonstrated success in managing large projects, preferably in financial / regulatory domain.
• Proven experience in handling change management, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis within IT environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and metrics-driven productivity improvement.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on prioritizing competing demands effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management and team collaboration.
• Ability to mentor and guide teams, promoting team wellness, respect for diverse skill sets, and leveraging individual strengths for collective success.
• Behavioral Attributes: Demonstrates a team-first attitude, safeguarding team interests and promoting shared achievements.
• Skilled in servant leadership, coaching, and fostering team growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global and cross-cultural teams, with a "share the glory, shield the blame" approach.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM, SAFe) is a plus.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India