Agile Transformation Lead

TN United Kingdom; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Agile Transformation Lead at a forward-thinking company. This role involves spearheading a multi-year program to revolutionize Engineering and Project Management practices, fostering an Agile culture throughout the organization. You'll establish strategies, collaborate with stakeholders, and deliver training to ensure the successful adoption of Agile methodologies. With a commitment to employee development and flexible working options, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact the company's future. Join us in leading the transformation and shaping a more Agile workplace!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Holidays

Award-winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Agile transformations in engineering or project management.
• Strong background in developing and implementing Agile strategies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an Agile transformation strategy.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to promote Agile culture.

Skills

Agile Practices

Project Management

Engineering Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Agile Tooling

Reporting Tools

Dashboards

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Agile Transformation Lead. We are looking for someone who is an Engineering Manager or Lead Project Manager with experience in Agile practices to become the UK Agile Transformation Lead (Engineering and Project Management). You will be responsible for delivering a multi-year programme aimed at transforming Engineering and Project Management practices, processes, and tooling to foster a more Agile culture across Leonardo Electronics UK.

What you'll do as an Agile Transformation Lead

1. Establish and maintain an Agile transformation strategy for Engineering and Project Management.
2. Develop and implement a rollout plan.
3. Collaborate with process owners and stakeholders within Engineering and across the wider business.
4. Select and support pilot programmes adopting Agile techniques.
5. Develop supporting infrastructure, processes, tooling, reports, and dashboards.
6. Deliver training, coaching, mentoring, and other learning and development initiatives.
7. Engage with senior management and external stakeholders to promote Agile principles and benefits.
8. Engage with external industry bodies and expertise.
9. Promote an Agile culture within the organization.
10. Supervise staff involved in the rollout programme.
11. Manage third-party relationships or engagements.
12. Oversee budget control.

Security Clearance

Details to be provided during the hiring process.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours focused on employee and customer needs. A career with Leonardo provides numerous opportunities and accessibility for all.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please inquire.
• Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
• Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and diversity & inclusion networks.
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Free access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for employees at management level and below.