Agile Lead (DV Cleared)

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

Job summary

A global defence organisation is seeking an experienced Agile Transformation Lead in the UK to drive Agile adoption and improvement within cross-functional teams. The role involves leading teams, facilitating events, and promoting a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have Agile certification and experience in transformation projects. This position offers the opportunity for long-term engagement in a high-profile setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transformation projects using Agile and traditional methodologies.
• Agile Certified with strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and Kanban.
• Knowledge of Scrum, SAFe, LeSS, XP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Help teams improve by adopting coaching, facilitation, and delivery methods.
• Lead cross-functional teams in adopting Agile principles and practices.
• Facilitate team self-organisation and delivery events.
• Influence leaders and create flow in portfolio management processes.
• Identify and address challenges to delivery and drive continuous improvement.
• Share learnings on team innovation with other teams and clients.
• Create an inclusive team culture recognizing contributions.

Skills

Agile transformation projects

Agile methodologies knowledge

Coaching and facilitation

DV Clearance

Job description

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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.

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