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Agile Coach

Mason Blake

London

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GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Agile Coach to lead transformative practices across the organization. This pivotal role, lasting 12 months, involves advocating for continuous improvement and leveraging Agile and Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Change Management, excellent analytical skills, and experience in financial services. Join a forward-thinking team and make a significant impact as the organization adapts to new working methods. If you are passionate about driving change and possess the Agile Practitioner Certificate, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Change & Transformation roles.
  • Trained in Agile and/or Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Advocate continuous improvement and modern work practices.
  • Change mindsets and behaviors of staff members.

Skills

Change Management
Agile Methodologies
Lean Methodologies
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Agile Practitioner Certificate

Job description

Our client is a global player within the investment management sector. Due to the period of Change & Transformation caused by Covid-19, the business is now looking to recruit an Agile Coach to advocate modern work practices throughout the organization. The role is for a 12-month duration on a contract basis.

The Agile Coach will take responsibility for:

  • Advocating continuous improvement throughout the business
  • Changing the mindsets and behaviors of existing staff members
  • Drawing upon their expert knowledge of Lean and/or Agile concepts to improve the operation
  • Contributing to major project deliverables
  • Providing insight into best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences
  • Assessing the risks associated with certain business practices; looking at ways in which risks can be mitigated

The Agile Coach will meet the following skill set:

  • Minimum of 5 years work experience within Change & Transformation
  • Trained in Agile and/or Lean methodologies; holds Agile Practitioner Certificate
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to derive meaningful insights from data and process analysis
  • Previous work history within financial services

This is a new role, ideal for Agile Practitioner holders looking to use their skills within an environment that is adapting to the new way of working.

If you believe your skill set meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.

Note

Due to the popularity of this role and the high volume of CVs we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

“Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.”

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