Agile Transformation Lead

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking an experienced Agile Transformation Lead for a permanent position in Slough. The successful candidate will facilitate agile transformations, coach teams, and drive continuous improvement efforts across diverse teams, enhancing collaboration and delivery. This role offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic setting and a chance to influence agile practices at an enterprise level.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering transformation projects.
• Knowledge of both traditional and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong knowledge in Agile methodologies and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Help teams improve ways of working using coaching and facilitation.
• Lead cross-functional teams in adopting agile principles.
• Remove barriers to delivery and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Kanban

Scrum

SAFe

LeSS

XP

Education

Agile Certification

DV Clearance

Job description

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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.