Head of Agile Delivery – Permanent – Burton/Paddington
Hybrid working – This role requires 2 days per week on site in either Paddington or Burton on Trent
Salary up to £90k
Head of Agile Delivery required for a leading client based in either Paddington/Burton on Trent. The Head of Agile Delivery will be responsible for leading and evolving the Agile strategy, surrounding both product development as well as business systems. This position will oversee Scrum Masters and Delivery Leads, and will contribute significantly to driving organisational change, as well as the optimisation of delivery processes.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement Agile delivery strategy
* Expertise in Agile project management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira) and business systems (e.g., D365)
* Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads, and Agile Coaches
* Identify impediments to Agile adoption, working with stakeholders to resolve issues
* Standardize and optimize Agile processes across teams, and encouraging adaptability
* Engage with senior leadership to promote Agile values and principles
* Provide coaching and mentorship to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and executives on Agile principles, frameworks, and practices
* Manage the Agile project portfolio, ensuring proper resource allocation, prioritization, and delivery across multiple teams and initiatives
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Agile performance, regularly reporting on progress
* Drive Agile transformation initiatives, promoting an Agile mindset and culture
* Manage resistance to change by addressing concerns, clarifying misconceptions, and demonstrating the benefits of Agile ways of working
* Identify and mitigate risks related to Agile delivery
* Select and implement appropriate tools to support Agile practices, including portfolio management and project tracking systems
* Foster cross-functional collaboration between different departments
* Ensure ongoing training and skill development for Agile team members
* Manage relationships with external Agile consultants or vendors as needed
* Oversee budgets related to Agile initiatives and resources
* Stay informed about industry trends and introduce innovative Agile practices
Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lewis Rushton at Crimson for immediate consideration.
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