Agile Transformation Coach (Lead)

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we build a culture where we all feel connected, supported, and empowered.

Why Nasdaq:

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be built, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more efficiently and optimally by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

About the role:

As an integral member of the Nasdaq Agile Center of Enablement (the CoE) you will be guiding, influencing, and preparing the entire Nasdaq organization on our journey through an Agile Adaptable transformation. You will be working closely with Senior Leaders across the business, and distributed product and technology teams to implement this critical initiative that will form the basis of our strategic intent for years to come.

Our Agile CoE is a group of highly skilled people who will enable teams, share knowledge, synthesize feedback, serve as advisors on what good Lean-Agile-DevSecOps practices look like at Nasdaq, and mentor on developing a lean-agile mindset. We are looking for an expert agileist to be part of the CoE helping to execute our journey. This role reports to the Agile Transformation Leader of the Center of Enablement.

As a fully dedicated member of the Agile CoE for Nasdaq, you will be accountable for guiding the strategy and implementation of the Agile Transformation via engaging directly with Expert Function, Product and Technology leaders across the enterprise.

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible health and financial wellbeing benefits.

What You Will Do:

You will be working across multiple teams and acting as an Agile Change Agent to influence our Ways of Working to align to Nasdaq's definition of Agile. In this role, you will work closely with Agile CoE members and other stakeholders to implement this critical initiative that will form the basis of our strategic intent for years to come. In addition, you will:

• Focus on developing the organization’s capacity to employ Agile as a strategic business asset, including culture change.
• Ensure alignment, transparency, and accountability on progress of the transformation journey and provide direct support to teams and leaders throughout each engagement.
• Partner with leaders in business, technology, and enterprise functions (including Human Resources, Finance, Vendor Management, etc.) to develop Agile transformation vision and strategies and help teams across the enterprise execute in a lean-agile way
• Educate leaders on being agile and having an agile mindset while helping all levels of the organization understand the benefits of agile ways of thinking and working
• Provide Agile skill assessments, training and coaching to identify role fit & skill development in current workforce
  
  

We Expect:

• Several years of Agile coaching experience
• Good understanding of Product-Centric Organizations
• Knowledge and hands on experience in Portfolio or Business Unit level coaching
• Solid understanding of Lean-Agile and Scaled Agile practices
• Experience designing and delivering effective training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship building skills
  
  

It Would Be Helpful:

• Agile Certifications
• Proven experience leading Scaled Agile implementation
• Experience within Financial Services, Financial Technology, or Capital Markets
• Experience in Program Governance
  
  

What happens now?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Vilnius. Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it's required to come into the office at least 2 days per week.

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply in English. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day. You must be eligible to work in the EU.

Monthly base salary 4000 - 4800 EUR gross. The final offer will be based on your experience and skills.

About Nasdaq Vilnius:

Our Vilnius office is in the modern K29 business center, easily accessed via bus, but we also offer bike storage. Our working space offers an appealing, ergonomic environment, kitchen spaces, and an in-house library. The building hosts a canteen and vending machine as well as restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Nasdaq Vilnius offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 20 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq, a flexible health insurance program, career development programs, and more.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.