Principal Strategist

Summary

Join Method, a global design and engineering consultancy, as an Enterprise Agile & Product Operating Model leader. This role requires an experienced consultant to lead large-scale agile transformations, design product operating models, and advise C-suite executives. You will be responsible for building agile capabilities within client organizations and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in enterprise agility, a strong product development background, and exceptional stakeholder management skills. Method offers competitive perks, including continuing education, flexible PTO and work-from-home policies, 401K matching, and comprehensive health benefits.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in enterprise agility with experience in frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale, and tailored hybrid models for large organizations
• Strong product development background, understanding the intersection of lean product management, UX, engineering, and business strategy
• Proven experience in global consulting firms or digital product consultancies, working with Fortune 500 enterprises
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive coaching skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of an organization
• Track record of designing and implementing product operating models that scale across multiple teams, business units, and geographies
• Strong knowledge of organizational change management, governance, and funding models that support agile product organizations
• A results-driven mindset, with a focus on business outcomes, team effectiveness, and customer impact
• A passion for modern ways of working, continuously learning and evolving best practices in agile, product management, and digital transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale agile transformations, coaching executive stakeholders, product leaders, and delivery teams on agile ways of working that drive measurable business impact
• Define and implement modern product operating models that align with business strategy, customer needs, and organizational capabilities
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior leadership on agile strategy, product management, and organizational change
• Develop scalable structures, governance models, and talent strategies that enable high-performing product and engineering teams
• Represent Method in the industry by contributing to thought leadership, speaking at conferences, and publishing insights on enterprise agility and modern product development
• Develop and mentor agile coaches, product leaders, and teams to build internal capability within client organizations
• Lead consulting engagements and contribute to business development by shaping new opportunities, proposals, and go-to-market strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale agile transformations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, or other regulated industries
• Hands-on experience as a product leader, engineer, or designer in addition to consulting experience
• Certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified Scrum@Scale Trainer, or Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) are a plus

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible PTO and work-from-home policies
• 401K matching
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits, starting on day 1
• Company lunches, company outings, along with a lot of snacks
• Health and wellness programs
• Other location specific perks (just ask!)