TD-Agile-Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship culture

Career development

Flexible work

Job summary

EY is seeking an Agile Delivery Manager for Transformation Delivery to lead the adoption of Agile practices across client engagements. The role involves mentoring teams, facilitating ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement to ensure high-quality outcomes in complex transformations.

Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years in Agile transformations, SAFe certification, and proven experience as an Agile Coach or RTE, with strong communication skills and the ability to work across time zones

Qualifications

• Strong 10-15 years of experience in Agile transformation programs.
• Experience as an Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more industry-standard Agile PM tools – Jira or Azure DevOps/Trello/Smartsheet/Confluence.
• Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Agile Coaching experience.
• SAFe certification
• Flexible to work in US and UK time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Agile teams in the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet customer needs.
• Foster high-performing teams by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and implementing tailored coaching and development strategies to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensure a deep understanding of Agile principles across the organization, promoting adherence to Agile frameworks and best practices.
• Facilitate self-organization within teams, encouraging cross-functional skill development and effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive decision‑making processes, aligning project goals with organizational objectives and ensuring successful delivery.
• Identify and resolve team impediments, collaborating with other Agile leaders to enhance the overall effectiveness of Agile practices within the organization.
• Partner with Agile coaches and other leaders to promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of Servant Leadership throughout the organization.
• Advocate for and contribute to the evolution of Agile practices, driving initiatives that enhance team performance and organizational agility.
• Oversee and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, ensuring they are productive and aligned with team goals, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Skills

Agile leadership

Coaching

Agile frameworks

Cross-functional communication

Decision making

Servant Leadership

Facilitation

Continuous improvement

Mentoring teams

Sprint ceremonies

Education

SAFe certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Trello

Smartsheet

Confluence

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Agile Delivery Manager -TD

Transformation Delivery @ EY provides a rewarding career targeted toward becoming a professional in complex business, technology, and infrastructure transformations. If you have a passion for rallying together with a team to solve the most complex challenges in today’s marketplace, come join our dynamic TD team! Our team is looking for a Scrum Master to support the range of clients we serve.

• Lead and mentor Agile teams in the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services that meet customer needs.
• Foster high-performing teams by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and implementing tailored coaching and development strategies to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensure a deep understanding of Agile principles across the organization, promoting adherence to Agile frameworks and best practices.
• Facilitate self-organization within teams, encouraging cross-functional skill development and effective communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive decision‑making processes, aligning project goals with organizational objectives and ensuring successful delivery.
• Identify and resolve team impediments, collaborating with other Agile leaders to enhance the overall effectiveness of Agile practices within the organization.
• Partner with Agile coaches and other leaders to promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of Servant Leadership throughout the organization.
• Advocate for and contribute to the evolution of Agile practices, driving initiatives that enhance team performance and organizational agility.
• Oversee and facilitate key Agile ceremonies, ensuring they are productive and aligned with team goals, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

Education

Certification

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Strong 10-15 years of experience in Agile transformation programs.
• Experience as an Agile Coach or Release Train Engineer (RTE) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more industry‑standard Agile PM tools – Jira or Azure DevOps/Trello/Smartsheet/Confluence.
• Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Agile Coaching experience.
• SAFe certification
• Flexible to work in US and UK time zones.

Good to have

• Sound understanding of waterfall methodologies.
• JIRA/ Azure DevOps administration and configuration knowledge.
• Business analysis skills.
• Pharmaceutical Sector experience.
• Able to perform an Agile maturity assessment.
• SAFe SPC certification is a plus.

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start‑ups to Fortune 500 companies, and the work we do with them is as varied as they are. You get to work on inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.