Capability Lead, Agile Practices

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 142,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University (ANU) seeks a Capability Lead, Agile Practices within Information Technology Services (ITS) to shape and embed modern delivery, product management and portfolio practices. You will train, guide communities of practice and support delivery teams to raise organisational capability.

Reporting to the Chapter Lead, you will act as deputy and lead capability uplift across ITS, collaborating with leaders and delivery teams to drive strategic IT delivery maturity and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing and embedding agile delivery, product management or portfolio management practices in a complex organisation.
• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience building organisational capability through training, embedding common standards, facilitating communities of practice or other change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of agile delivery, product management and portfolio management frameworks across ITS.
• Drive adoption of modern digital delivery practices through training, communities of practice, guidance materials and targeted support.
• Partner with leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and delivery teams to improve ways of working and delivery outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor and deputy to the Chapter Lead, contributing to capability uplift, organisational maturity and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Agile delivery

Product management

Portfolio management

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Training

Job description

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Information Technology)
Salary package: $141,637 - $148,403 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Fixed term (up to 2 years)
(flexible arrangements, job share, or part time hours will be considered)

Position Description and Selection Criteria,

The Capability Lead, Agile Practices will play a key leadership role in shaping and embedding modern delivery practices across Information Technology Services (ITS). Working closely with delivery teams, leaders and stakeholders, the role will lead the development, implementation and adoption of agile delivery, product management and portfolio management frameworks that support delivery of the ANU Digital Plan.

Reporting to the Chapter Lead for Agile Practices, the Capability Lead will drive capability uplift across ITS through the design and delivery of training, communities of practice, guidance materials and targeted support. The role will also act as the Chapter Lead's deputy, providing leadership across the Chapter and contributing to its ongoing growth and maturity.

Key Duties:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of agile delivery, product management and portfolio management frameworks across ITS.
• Drive adoption of modern digital delivery practices through training, communities of practice, guidance materials and targeted support.
• Partner with leaders, Product Owners, Scrum Masters and delivery teams to improve ways of working and delivery outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor and deputy to the Chapter Lead, contributing to capability uplift, organisational maturity and strategic initiatives.
  

The Person

We welcome applications from individuals whopossessthe following attributes:

• Demonstrated experience designing and embedding agile delivery, product management or portfolio management practices in a complex organisation.
• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience building organisational capability through training, embedding common standards, facilitating communities of practice or other change initiatives .
• A pragmatic, collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement and enabling high-performing teams.
  

The Division

Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital solutions that enable the Australian National University to achieve its strategic goals: a student experience equal to the world’s best, and research that transforms society and creates national capability.

ITS has responsibility for the University’s digitalecosystem, andis leading the delivery of the Digital Plan, a10 yearstrategic roadmap for the transformation of the University’s digital capability. ITS works in partnership with Colleges and Service Divisionstoprovide an engaging,seamlessand safe digital experience that enables our students and staff to excel.

TheDigital Delivery Capabilityarea within the ITS Division works collaboratively with stakeholders across the University in the delivery of strategically aligned change for business processes and digital solutions.We do this by living our ITS values of:take an outside-in view; think team; own it; make it simple; act with compassion.

For further information please contact,Alanna Cresp, Chapter Lead Agile Practices E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, clickhere. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.