Principal Agilist

Candescent is the leading cloud‑based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions. We are transforming digital banking with intelligent, cloud‑powered solutions that connect account opening, digital banking, and branch experiences for financial institutions. Our advanced technology and developer tools enable seamless, differentiated customer journeys that elevate trust, service, and innovation. Success here requires flexibility in a fast‑paced environment, a client‑first mindset, and a commitment to delivering consistent, reliable results as part of a performance‑driven, values‑led team.

With team members around the world, Candescent is an equal opportunity employer.

Lead Agilist

Portfolio (multi‑product area)

Hyderabad Bangalore

VP, Head of Agile

The Lead Agilist manages and grows the Agilist discipline across an entire portfolio area. This role directly leads Product Agilists and Team Agilists, ensuring consistent practices, strong coaching, and a culture of continuous improvement across all products. Acting as the functional counterpart to Product Management, Design, and Engineering leadership, the Lead Agilist drives organizational flow, resolves systemic impediments, and ensures agility is demonstrated  partnership with the Agile CoE Leader, this role contributes to designing and delivering business transformation.

• Manage, mentor, and develop Product Agilists and Team Agilists across all products in the portfolio area.
• Establish consistent Agile practices, standards, and playbooks, guiding teams and products in adoption, adaptation, and improvement.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to improve flow, remove systemic impediments, and proactively manage risks.
• Collaborate closely with the Agile Center of Expertise (CoE) Leader and the Value Management Office (VMO) Leader to align transformation, governance, and flow.
• Actively participate in the Agilists Community of Practice (CoP), fostering peer learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead all products and teams within the portfolio area toward higher maturity levels.
• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across all levels of the organization and functions.
• Identify, articulate, and make visible portfolio‑area impediments, leading initiatives to resolve them.
• Identify, articulate, and make visible risks, guiding teams in formulating effective responses.

• 6+ years of experience in Agile leadership, including 3+ coaching programs and team‑of‑teams, as well as 2+ years managing Agile practitioners.
• Demonstrated success scaling agility across multiple teams, team‑of‑teams, and products in a technology environment.
• Proven track record leading multiple teams‑of‑teams to high levels of performance.
• Strong people management experience, with success in developing high‑performing leaders.
• Mastery of Lean and Agile methods and scaling practices (Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, Nexus, ToC).
• Mastery of several Agile product, process and technical practices (Scrum, Kanban, XP, Crystal, Amplio).
• Skilled in facilitation, servant leadership, and conflict resolution.
• Experience in product development (new product introduction and mature product sustaining).
• Working knowledge of Lean Portfolio Management methods and practices.
• Ability to clarify area needs, challenges, and opportunities, articulate a transformation vision, and pursue it.
• Understanding of modern organizational design principles and practices to improve value delivery.

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or other fast‑paced technology industries.
• Familiarity with lean portfolio and product portfolio management practices.
• Strong data‑driven mindset with experience using Agile metrics and reporting.

• Servant Leadership – Builds trust, empowers others, and removes barriers to success.
• Executive Presence – Influences senior leaders and collaborates effectively at the portfolio level.
• Large‑Scale Facilitation – Engages, energizes, and coordinates action across large organizations.
• Coaching Mindset – Develops others through guidance, feedback, and…