Agile Team Lead

About the position

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Are you ready to take on a multifaceted role that blends business analysis, product ownership, and Agile leadership? As a key contributor to our team, you'll focus on understanding business needs, driving value-driven solutions, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. While your primary emphasis will be on business analysis and product ownership, you'll also guide Agile teams as a Scrum Master and provide light-touch project management support when needed. In this dynamic role, you'll facilitate workshops, refine requirements, and ensure teams are aligned with both business goals and customer needs. By leveraging your problem-solving skills, Agile expertise, and technical knowledge, you'll enable teams to deliver high-quality solutions that create real impact. If you're passionate about bridging the gap between business and technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable insights for the development team.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to ensure alignment on goals and deliverables.
• Clearly communicate the product vision and strategy, ensuring the development team understands priorities and requirements.
• Prioritize and refine the product backlog, balancing customer needs, business goals, and market trends.
• Use customer feedback and market insights to inform decisions and optimize product value.
• Guide and coach teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies to ensure progress, alignment, and the removal of blockers.
• Encourage team accountability and productivity, enabling high-quality and timely delivery.
• Provide light-touch oversight to ensure projects align with scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Proactively monitor risks and address issues to maintain momentum and transparency.
• Support stakeholder reporting with concise updates and clear performance metrics.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of professional experience in business analysis, product ownership, Agile methodologies, or project management.
• A track record of eliciting and refining requirements, managing backlogs, and delivering solutions that align with business priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, effectively collaborating with stakeholders, developers, and designers.
• Proficiency with project and Agile tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead workshops, drive alignment, and engage stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or Certified Product Owner (CPO), or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock for certain roles.