Agile Lead

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defence organisation seeks an experienced Agile Transformation Lead in Bristol. You will deliver transformation projects, enhance team effectiveness, and promote Agile practices. Ideal candidates will have strong Agile knowledge and experience in facilitating cross-functional teams. This is a permanent position offering an exciting opportunity within a high-profile organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering transformation projects with Agile methodologies.
• Agile Certification mandatory.
• Knowledge of DV clearance and related security processes.

Responsibilities

• Improve team effectiveness through Agile coaching and facilitation.
• Guide cross-functional teams in Agile practices.
• Identify and resolve barriers to successful delivery.
• Promote a culture of collaboration and transparency.
• Share best practices across teams and clients.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Coaching

Facilitation

Collaboration

DevOps practices

Tools

Kanban

Scrum

SAFe

LeSS

XP

Job description

Our client, a global defence organisation, urgently require an experienced Agile Transformation Lead to join their team on a permanent basis.

In order to be successful, you will have the following experience:

• Experience delivering transformation projects and knowledge of both traditional and Agile delivery methodologies
• Agile Certified, with strong knowledge across Agile methodologies and Kanban
• Knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, XP is an advantage
• DV Cleared

Within this role, you will be responsible for:

• Helping teams improve their ways of working towards better value sooner, safer, happier by adopting various coaching, facilitation and delivery stances
• Lead and guide cross-functional teams in adopting agile principles and practices, promoting a culture of collaboration and transparency
• Facilitation of team self-organisation and delivery events as invited
• Working with executive and portfolio level teams to influence leaders and create flow in enterprise wide processes such as portfolio management and risk and control
• Identify and address any barriers or challenges to delivery, working with teams to overcome obstacles and drive continuous improvement
• Bringing back learnings as to how teams are innovating and how that can be shared back with other teams and other clients through the wider practice
• Working within diverse teams to create an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution to collective goals

This represents an excellent opportunity to secure a long term contract within a dynamic and high profile organisation.