Head of Agile Delivery
London or Midlands office, Hybrid home working. Salary guide £100k - £120k. Plus benefits. Full time permanent.

Our leading Health-Tec A dynamic and experienced Head of Agile Delivery to lead an Agile delivery strategy across the organization. This pivotal role involves overseeing existing product teams and engineering squads that cover B2B/B2C Apps and Portals and business systems M365 and D365.
You will mentor and guide Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads, and other Agile practitioners, ensuring the consistent application of Agile principles and practices throughout the enterprise. The Head of Agile Delivery will be instrumental in driving organizational change, optimizing delivery processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Ideal but not essential - Candidates will have experience of leading company wide Agile delivery teams and ways of working, within a health / medical / pharma private sector business would be beneficial, with knowledge of Microsoft products and ecosystem is helpful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Strategy Development: Formulate and implement a robust Agile delivery strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads, and Agile Coaches, providing guidance and support to enhance their effectiveness.
• Impediment Resolution: Identify and address organizational impediments to Agile adoption, collaborating with stakeholders to resolve systemic issues.
• Process Optimization: Standardize and optimize Agile processes across teams, ensuring adaptability to various project types, including product development and business systems implementations.
• Agile Advocacy: Engage with senior leadership to promote Agile values and principles, acting as an Agile champion within the organization.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Provide expert coaching and mentorship to Agile teams, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and executives on Agile principles, frameworks, and practices, including scaling methodologies.
• Project Portfolio Management: Manage the Agile project portfolio, ensuring proper resource allocation, prioritization, and delivery across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Agile performance, regularly reporting on progress to senior management.
• Transformation Initiatives: Drive Agile transformation initiatives, promoting an Agile mindset and culture throughout the organization.
• Change Management: Manage resistance to change by addressing concerns, clarifying misconceptions, and demonstrating the benefits of Agile ways of working.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks related to Agile delivery at an organizational level.
• Tool Implementation: Select and implement appropriate tools to support Agile practices, including portfolio management and project tracking systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster cross-functional collaboration between different departments (e.g., IT, Product, Marketing, Finance) to enhance overall organizational agility.
• Training and Development: Ensure ongoing training and skill development for Agile team members, keeping the organization updated on industry best practices.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external Agile consultants or vendors as needed.
• Budget Oversight: Oversee budgets related to Agile initiatives and resources.
• Industry Trends: Stay informed about industry trends and introduce innovative Agile practices to continually improve organizational performance.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading Agile delivery strategies.
• Strong background in product development and business systems.
• Excellent mentoring and coaching skills.
• Ability to drive organisational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply: If you are a strategic leader with a passion for Agile methodologies and a track record of building successful Agile practices, we would love to hear from you.