Description
.* SC Cleared Business Change Manager, strong AGILE* Remote working - 6 months/Public Sector/Government/AGILERate Inscope of IR35/Umbrella co
Clearance: SC Cleared a preference due to start date,etc
2020
Key responsibilities
- Day to day leadership of one or more projects using agile methodologies, learning and iterating frequently to realise value early.
- Leading a multidisciplinary team, setting guidelines, principles and standards as well as undertaking coaching activities.
- Identifying and removing blockers that hinder delivery, manage or assist in the management risks and dependencies.
- Leading a collaborative, dynamic planning process, prioritising work with the Product Owner against the capacity and capability of the team.
- Developing and operating an appropriate governance structure to allow effective reporting and decision making within an agile environment.
- Working with the Product Owners to define the roadmap for the products and facilitate the breaking down of requirements to enable the translation of this roadmap into user stories.
- Delivering effective communication with stakeholders and project teams including the provision of guidance and best practice.
Mentoring and building the capability of more junior project delivery specialists working across the programme.
Qualifications
It is essential that that you hold an Agile qualification or can demonstrate experience of leading complex Agile business change projects.
Experience
- Delivering value: An expert focused on delivering value early, who can work under pressure and respond quickly and decisively to changing circumstances and tight timetables.
'stakeholder relationships:
- Expert in managing stakeholder relationships and with a proven track record of effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of undertaking coaching or training activities related to areas of expertise
- Agile frameworks: Expert understanding and application of a range of Agile frameworks, methodologies and tools and understand when to apply them eg Scrum, Kanban
- Agile tools, techniques and producing relevant documentation:
- An expert ability using Agile tools and techniques to track progress against delivery and communicate progress to team and stakeholders.
- Able to use data derived from delivery to influence decision making and drive continuous improvement.
- Leadership:
Able to inspire and motivate their own team, providing clear direction in line with corporate strategy Is an effective role model (leads by example, is visible and approachable, shows enthusiasm, promotes a culture of inclusion)Essential