Agile Transformation Lead

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Agile Transformation Lead at a forward-thinking company. This role involves spearheading a multi-year program to transform Engineering and Project Management practices, fostering a vibrant Agile culture. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, develop training programs, and manage pilot initiatives to ensure successful Agile adoption. The organization is committed to employee development, offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal place for career growth. Join this innovative firm and lead the charge towards a more Agile future!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Dental Schemes

Flexible Working Hours

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Memberships

Access to Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading Agile transformations in engineering and project management.
• Strong background in developing and executing strategic rollout plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an Agile transformation strategy.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to foster Agile practices.

Skills

Agile Practices

Project Management

Engineering Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Agile Tooling

Reporting Tools

Job description

An exciting new opportunity has been created for an Agile Transformation Lead. We are seeking an individual with experience as an Engineering Manager or Lead Project Manager familiar with Agile practices to become the UK Agile Transformation Lead (Engineering and Project Management). Your role will involve delivering a multi-year programme to transform 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

You will be responsible for:

1. Establishing and maintaining an Agile transformation strategy for Engineering and Project Management
2. Developing and executing a rollout plan
3. Collaborating with process owners and stakeholders within Engineering and across the wider business
4. Selecting and supporting pilot programmes in adopting Agile techniques
5. Developing supporting infrastructure, processes, tooling, reports, and dashboards
6. Providing training, coaching, mentoring, and other Learning & Development initiatives
7. Engaging with senior management and external stakeholders on Agile principles and benefits
8. Engaging with external industry bodies and expertise
9. Promoting an Agile culture
10. Supervising Leonardo staff involved in the rollout
11. Managing third-party contracts and relationships
12. Controlling budgets

Security Clearance

Details to be discussed during the interview process.

Life at Leonardo

Leonardo offers a comprehensive benefits package, commitment to learning and development, and flexible working hours tailored to employee and customer needs. A career with Leonardo provides numerous opportunities and is accessible to many.

• Flexible Working: Hybrid working options and flexible hours. Part-time opportunities available upon discussion.
• Company-funded benefits: Private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle allowances (£500 annually).
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell leave and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days annually.
• 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 (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
• Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Training: Access to over 4000 online courses via Coursera.
• Referral Incentive: Rewards for successful employee referrals.
• Bonus Scheme: Available for all employees at management level and below.