Agile Delivery Lead at RGA… · Kuala…

Agile Delivery Lead Location: Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur You desire impactful work. You’reRGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. A Brief Overview Performs challenging and sometimes complicated facilitator activities under limited supervision, to enable effective application of lean/agile software development principles with latitude to apply independent judgement. What you will do Applies knowledge of best practices, well-developed lean/agile experience, domain knowledge and proven ability to overcome barriers and solve difficult technology problems. Partners with product owners and other key stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes by delivering working software on a regular cadence. Leads tradeoff discussions and develops alternatives when encountering barriers such as resource constraints. Must have flexibility and experience to shift between traditional and agile frameworks. Provides enabling leadership for one or more delivery teams; facilitating all lean/agile ceremonies, guiding process improvements and ensuring all feedback loops are operating at optimal levels. Coaches and trains existing and new team members on lean/agile principles to ensure consistency and improve overall productivity, quality and continuous delivery. Develops internal network of lean/agile practitioners to define common practices and increase adoption of continuous delivery principles. Monitors, tracks and reports on lean/agile metrics to provide visibility, increase productivity and optimize delivery. Combines knowledge of industry best practices, personal insights and proven tactics to increase benefits promised by lean/agile methodologies. Pursues additional knowledge and education regarding industry best practices, trends and associated lean/agile principles. Applies organizational change management methods to build awareness and understanding of lean/agile principles and facilitates adoption across the enterprise. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent experience required. 4+ Years relevant experience in application development. Advanced software development and delivery skills; demonstrated ability to apply agile practices to support the effective delivery of business value in an agile or hybrid environment. 6+ Years of application development experience on an agile delivery team in a fast-paced technology or financial services or insurance environment. 3+ years as a Scrum Master in an agile and/or hybrid environment. Working knowledge of Financial Management / Accounting system tools. Advanced scrum master skills; demonstrated ability to evaluate product owner objectives and scope for feasibility, understanding and planning to meet success criteria. Advanced people management skills, demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates in a technology environment; including the ability to delegate effectively. Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and work under tight timelines; demonstrated ability to adjust to changing priorities and manage team dynamics in stressful conditions. Advanced knowledge and experience with various software development methodologies; demonstrated ability to discern "fit for purpose" methods and apply rationale to produce desired project outcomes. Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to convey ideas in a clear and concise manner. Advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skills; demonstrated ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted technology solutions. Advanced communication and change management skills; demonstrated ability to influence a wide range of audiences, from individual contributors to senior leaders. Familiarity with requirements management tools (Jira, Azure Dev Ops, etc.) Advanced knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle. Familiarity with Lean, SixSigma or other process improvement methodologies. Advanced risk mitigation and issue resolution skills; demonstrated ability to identify challenges and determine solutions preferred. Industry certification(s) in various aspects of the Agile Framework or equivalent work experience. Professional designation preferred. What you can expect from RGA: Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world. Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought. Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential. We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.