**Resp & Qualifications**

**PURPOSE:**
Manages a team of scrum masters and RTEs (Release Train Engineers) for the Data & Analytics organization including FTEs as well as contractors to supplement capacity. Leads and mentors' direct reports, who typically work directly on the tasks/activities under a day to day and project/program level work. Mentors all the staff on business acumen, professional growth, business growth and corporate strategies. Works closely with customer(s) and team to ensure open and regular communication, both written and oral. Responsible for providing leadership and oversight of PI planning, ART synch execution and ensure appropriate execution across all agile ceremonies and tight collaboration within the strategic initiatives or mandates. Assesses and prepares proposals for any changes to continue to improve upon execution across D&A work efforts. Provides input into the day to day and SI (strategic initiative) budget for the agile delivery needs.