Job Description

Key Accountabilities
Agile Transformation

• Drive and support the adoption of the Scaled Agile mindset, techniques and culture at all levels of the organization to help client achieve true business agility
• Support the evolution of the Value Management Office and the establishment of a full Lean Agile Centre of Excellence (LACE)
• Identify value streams within the organisation, create appropriate implementation plans and support the launch of new Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

Agile Maturity

• Work alongside the other agile coaches to implement the clients Target Operating Model (TOM) and establish consistent and best-practice agile processes and principles
• Work with our local market teams to help them align to the clients agile process and operating model
• Mentor and coach all levels of the organization on Scaled Agile principles, practices, roles, artefacts and ceremonies to maintain consistency of adoption and continuously improve performance
• Provide regular training in the Scaled Agile Framework using SAFe Approved course content, incorporating client related content and tools where needed to align courses to the organisation and support the launch of new ARTs
• Manage and facilitate best practice knowledge sharing throughout the organisation through informal and formal methods such as Communities of Practice and ensure effective communication and knowledge capture
• Align the organisations agile principles, practices, standards and ceremonies with Scaled Agile best practice

Technical / professional qualifications:
Essential

• Education to degree level, or equivalent commercial experience
• Proven experience as an Agile Coach within a delivery organisation with experience leading teams in adopting and implementing agile methodologies.
• Extensive experience working with agile methodologies, e.g., SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, XP, TDD, and BDD
• SAFe Programme Consultant (SPC) Certification
• Agile Experience including experience working with international organisations minimum 5 years
• Other certifications in agile practices e.g. Agile Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Scrum Master, Professional Scrum Product Owner
• Demonstrable competence using the JIRA and Confluence tools, backed with experience
• Communication and relationship management experience
• Excellent problem analysis and resolution skills to support work in reactive and proactive environments.

Desirable

• Professional experience and knowledge of Telecommunications and/or Financial Services, FinTech, Mobile Payment or Financial Payment Service Experience
• Contagious passion and commitment for driving innovation in a FinTech organisation

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