Chris Kennedy
Principal Agile Program Manager at Discover Financial Services | Roselle, Illinois, United States
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As a Principal Agile Program Manager at Discover Financial Services, Chris Kennedy plays a pivotal role in driving Agile transformation across the organization, particularly within the customer servicing applications area. With a strong foundation as a Certified SAFe Practitioner (SP), Chris embodies the principles of servant leadership, fostering an environment where Agile Release Trains (ARTs) can thrive. His expertise in guiding 28 cross-functional teams enables them to embrace self-organization and self-management, ultimately enhancing their ability to deliver value consistently.
Chris is instrumental in establishing the Program Team, where he identifies key improvement areas that contribute to the continuous delivery of the software development pipeline. His strategic approach to coaching teams in Agile methodologies not only enhances their performance but also aligns with the broader objectives of process improvement and business agility. By leveraging his skills in project management and risk management, Chris ensures that Agile project teams are well-organized, motivated, and equipped to navigate the complexities of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Key projects under Chris's leadership include the implementation of Agile frameworks that streamline workflows and optimize resource allocation, significantly improving time-to-market for customer-facing applications. His commitment to performance management and consulting empowers teams to adopt best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. As a result, Chris Kennedy not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions Discover Financial Services as a leader in delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative technology solutions.
Principal Agile Program Manager at Discover Financial Services in February 2022 to Present
Release Train Engineer (RTE) at Discover Financial Services in July 2017 to March 2022
Scrum Master (CSM) and Sr Project Manager at Discover Financial Services in November 2015 to July 2017
Sr. Project Manager at Discover Financial Services in June 2011 to November 2015
Senior Consultant at Abbott Laboratories (RCG Information Technology) in February 2011 to November 2011
Independent Consultant at Houghton International in July 2009 to January 2011
Business Analyst at D.A. Stuart in April 2005 to July 2009
Independant Consultant at Various in January 2003 to January 2005
Project Manager at Castrol Industrial North America in January 1997 to January 2003
Consultant at Decision Consultants in January 1995 to January 1997
Business Analyst at New Resources Corporation in January 1995 to January 1995
Network Specialist at Forsythe McArthur Associates in January 1992 to January 1995
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Team Building
Business Process
SDLC
Process Improvement
Integration
Requirements Analysis
Supply Chain
Change Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Budgets
Information Technology
Project Management
Management
Performance Management
Training
Operations Management
Business Analysis
Software Documentation
Analysis
CRM
Business Process Improvement
Risk Management
Leadership
Consulting
Program Management
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Planning
Agile Coaching
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Email Chris Kennedy at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Chris Kennedy email found in 2026.
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Chris Kennedy phone number is +16106135294 and +16303063434.
How to contact Chris Kennedy?
To contact Chris Kennedy send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. If you want to call Chris Kennedy try calling on +16106135294 and +16303063434. (updated on October 30, 2024)
What company does Chris Kennedy work for?
Chris Kennedy works for Discover Financial Services
What is Chris Kennedy's role at Discover Financial Services?
Chris Kennedy is Principal Agile Program Manager
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Chris Kennedy works in the Financial Services industry.
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