Agile Lead

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Job Description

As an Agile Lead, you will be responsible for creating and growing productive, self-organizing teams. You will spearhead the development and enhancement of Agile methodologies and collaborate with product colleagues to ensure value is added.

Reporting to the Head of Portfolio, you will be part of the Product & Technology Team, working with the Product Lead to ensure a value-driven backlog is prioritized and continuously evaluated and validated.

What you will do

• Ensure all team Agile ceremonies are conducted and facilitated to a high standard.
• Support the team in creating robust, realistic, and achievable plans.
• Encourage the team to work collectively towards sprint goals and targets.
• Drive value and optimize team performance.
• Facilitate the identification, mitigation, and resolution of risks and impediments that could impact success.
• Introduce and manage metrics to monitor team performance and health, highlighting areas for improvement.
• Facilitate effective retrospectives to gather honest feedback that drives continuous improvement.
• Ensure quality team data is available to track progress against plans and address issues promptly.
• Use coaching and mentoring to empower teams to take ownership and become self-organizing.
• Embrace change and challenges, adapting according to Agile values and principles.
• Foster effective collaboration and clear communication driven by an Agile mindset.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Agile methodologies.
• Skilled in sprint events and stakeholder management.
• Experience in Program Increment Planning and problem-solving.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and risk management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in OKR strategy and Agile development.
• Advanced skills in KPI/metric monitoring.
• Experience with SDLC.

Additional Information

At Entain, we recognize that attracting top talent requires a competitive package and support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

You can expect benefits like:

• A regular bonus
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Wellbeing support and more

Beyond that, you’ll have opportunities to receive recognition, join a talented and inclusive community, and be celebrated for your individuality.

If you need adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact us.

At Entain, doing what’s right is a core value. We’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive future for our people and the wider industry. We ensure our hiring practices are ethical and compliant with local laws globally.