Director Software Engineering/Chapter Leader

Company: Fidelity Investments Inc.
Location: Durham
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
At Fidelity, we are committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our associates, clients, and candidates. We are actively monitoring the situation related to COVID-19 and are continuing to hire in order to serve our clients around the globe. To ensure your safety as a job candidate, we will be relying on virtual interviewing and other digital communications. Our recruiting team is committed to providing the support you need throughout the hiring and onboarding process. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this time. x Director Software Engineering/Chapter Leader The Client Solutions Technology chapter area within Personal Investing organization is looking for an energetic leader who blends deep technology & business expertise with a passion for coaching and developing people. You will be part of a highly dynamic team that builds and supports a wide array of outstanding products. Our engineering team is innovative, diverse, passionate and driven. The role is based in Durham, North Carolina. The--Team As a Chapter Lead, you will directly oversee a team of chapter members, who will be embedded in squads and report into you. You will help them grow and develop in their area of expertise and ensure alignment on the "how" of the work they perform in squads. You will also be committed to maintaining and developing your own expertise and knowledge to ensure you bring the latest thinking to your role, and help to empower others with that knowledge to spread it throughout the larger Personal Investing organization. The--Expertise You Have 10+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing people and robust teams. 8+ years of experience leading building of complex digital technology solutions. 4+ years of experience working in an agile delivery environment. Deep technical and functional knowledge in financial domain. Proven in data-driven approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs. Proven expertise with multi-functional collaboration to achieve the best results. Experience with resource planning and allocation within and across organizations. Strong leadership skills: you must be passionate about engineering excellence, empowerment of individuals/team, innovation, collaboration and must be someone who's eager to learn and teach every day. The Skills You Bring Actively crafting and maintaining the culture within the chapter based on Fidelity and agile leadership behaviors. Continuously developing & maintaining outstanding chapter expertise and talent in order to support the squads & tribes with the right level of knowledge and skills. Overseeing the performance of chapter members, providing feedback and coaching. Sharing knowledge and expertise within and outside of the chapter - ensuring the "how" of the work performed by chapter members is aligned with established road maps and guardrails. Identifying talent needs throughout the organization - working with tribe leader(s), squad leaders, and leaders in the chapter area to oversee allocation of chapter members. Identifying and fulfilling training and hiring needs to help the squads and tribes delivery their goals. Collaborating with other chapter leads to ensure a common vision & proactive communication, both, horizontally and vertically. Enforcing existing engineering practices and setting new ones as and when needed. Discussing chapter development progress and opportunities with the chapter area leader. The--Value You Deliver Bring passion to your work to inspire and motivate your team. Embody Fidelity's leadership principles and multiplier behaviors. Coach chapter members to improve their performance, knowledge and expertise. Collaborate to achieve the best results for PI & Fidelity. Help create culture of learning, empowerment, and transparency. Bring a data-driven & collaborative approach to decision making, both in day-to-day management and in making strategic trade-offs. How Your WorkImpacts the Organization The Client Solutions Technology chapter area provides expertise, talent, and standards in many areas of wealth management including digital planning & advice, investment products, managed solutions, life insurance, retirement & income planning, and large scale platform development & operation. Being a leader in this team, you will have a direct and positive impact on Fidelity's customers. The best-in-class products and ever-evolving technology stack that we support ensures a great learning culture in the team. Certifications: Company Overview At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. Please email us at accommodations@fmr.com or 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 2 if you would like to request an accommodation. Fidelity encourages success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital, domestic partner, or civil union status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic heritage, genetic information, age, legally recognized disability, military service or veteran status.

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