Agile Coach

AXA XL; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Agile Coach to lead their transformation towards greater agility. This role involves providing expert advice, coaching, and facilitating cultural shifts across the organization to enhance performance and adaptability. The ideal candidate will collaborate with HR and leadership to implement Agile practices and ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile coaching and transformation.
• Strong facilitation and training skills.
• Ability to drive cultural change and mindset shifts.

Responsibilities

• Co-build and support the agility transformation.
• Provide coaching and training across the organization.
• Define OKRs/KPIs to measure and steer transformation.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Coaching

Facilitation

Leadership

Training

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Job Description

Agile Coach

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: London, UK

In the context of transforming AXA XL towards more business agility (flexibility, adaptability, speed, effectiveness, scalability, simplicity), we are looking for an Agile Transformation Coach to co-build and support the agility transformation plan (covering practices, way of working and culture), as well as to ensure that expected impacts and benefits associated with this transformation are delivered.

To achieve this transformation, the role provides expert advice, best practices, and coaching to the entire organization (from operational to strategic levels) on how to deploy agile across all its dimensions (change in culture, organization agility, management style, ways of working…), including continuous improvement.

The Agile Coach will be a member of the Agile Center of Expertise, part of the Transformation & Change team. As such, he/she will collaborate with all functions & regions to enable and accelerate AXA XL’s transformation.

What you’ll bring

Responsibilities

1. Co-build and support the agility transformation on both human and technical sides:
   • Develop a new culture and ensure a mindset shift in collaboration with HR, including Leadership and management levels.
   • Ensure consistency and efficiency of Agile practices, processes, and tools at the company level to improve agility, delivery, and performance.
   • Build and improve the Agile methodology outlined in our handbook.
   • Provide practical and soft skills training.
   • Act for team and organizational development.
   • Enable the delivery of the ‘Agile promise’ of a continuously improving company.
2. Cover all aspects of a coaching role:
   • Advisor: for leadership and management via awareness sessions, best-practice sharing, benchmarks, etc.
   • Coach/Motivator: encourage cultural and paradigm shifts through mentoring, coaching, communities of practice, co-development.
   • Facilitator: conduct large-scale facilitation at offsites and workshops.
   • Trainer: ensure Agile is properly operated and improved over time.
   • Leader: help define OKRs/KPIs to measure and steer transformation, and promote change organization-wide.

You will report to the Transformation & Change Agile Team Lead.

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe an inclusive culture fosters business growth and success. We have multiple resource groups, support flexible working, family-friendly benefits, and are recognized for our diversity initiatives. Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

Our reward program covers health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security, offering competitive compensation and inclusive benefits that evolve with you. We aim to reward your contribution long-term, helping you be your best today and confident about the future.

Sustainability

Sustainability is core to our strategy. Our 2023-26 “Roots of Resilience” strategy focuses on protecting ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices. Our pillars include valuing nature, addressing climate change, integrating ESG, and community engagement through “Hearts in Action.” For more, visit axaxl.com/sustainability.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, solves complex risks for various clients using innovative, flexible risk solutions backed by data, technology, and top talent. Learn more at axaxl.com.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Insurance