Agile Marketing Director

MetLife • Bridgewater Township, NJ

399d

About The Position

The Agile Marketing Director at MetLife is a pivotal role focused on leading and developing a high-performing team of agile marketing managers. This position is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the marketing organization, ensuring the effective adoption of agile marketing practices. The director will act as a player-coach, guiding teams through agile ceremonies and managing key initiatives to enhance marketing efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification in Agile is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in a marketing role, and 5 years of experience managing teams in an agile marketing environment.
• Demonstrated success in scaling, coaching, and leading agile marketing teams.
• Experience developing training materials and leading training sessions for teams at different levels of agile maturity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with agile marketing tools such as Workfront, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and flexible mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master)

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, mentor, and manage a team of agile marketing managers.
• Develop and deliver training programs and materials related to agile marketing methodologies.
• Oversee the implementation and management of agile marketing processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Identify opportunities to enhance agile marketing practices and workflows.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional marketing teams to align agile practices with business goals.
• Document and share best practices and learnings from agile marketing initiatives.
• Track and report on the performance of agile marketing teams using key metrics.
• Proactively address potential issues and resolve conflicts within agile teams.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disability accommodations
• Veterans support
• Drug-free workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree