Key Responsibilities - Facilitate key ceremonies such as PI planning and Review, and play a consultative role to help put in place the appropriate people, process, and tools supporting the Agile framework and coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the Release Train team - Act as a Champion in blending traditional project management principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the right proportions to fit initiatives of all sizes with the appropriate level of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability based on PMI-ACP principles - Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame or retribution, with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving. Protect and provide all support to the team/s using a servant leadership style whenever possible and lead by example. - Lead the Integrated Programme Planning (Lean Start Up). Working with portfolio teams and supporting the Technical Product Manager, drive and facilitate decomposition of Epic Roadmaps into Integrated Program backlog/plans (Features), ready for hand off into team level backlogs - Drive Quality and ensure the Definition of Done (DOD) is being followed; ensures each team member is fully engaged in the stories and making a meaningful contribution. Maintain an agile project management tool (e.g. ScrumDesk, JIRA, etc.) - Assist in team development through holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging cross functional team skills to improve product backlog throughput; and mentoring and developing team members - Supports the Technical Product Manager in managing business expectations and transparency in both product backlog and schedule for all initiatives. Supports IT Service Manager on service management, service performance and continuous improvements. Requirements / Qualifications - Degree in Computer Science or equivalent - Proven leadership and project delivery experience in a matrix organisation with global teams for a large organisation - Experience in agile delivery within the context of large technology change programmes - Certified SAFe and PMI ACP (additional certifications such as PMI, Prince 2, CSM desirable) with 5+ years of practical application of the Scrum Management discipline - Well-versed in the use of tools of software delivery e.g. ServiceNow ITBM, MS Office suite, JIRA, Confluence etc. - Good architectural knowledge of large scale systems - Ability to effectively communicate specialist information in an understandable format to all stakeholders - Excellent communication skills, focusing on core scrum values of openness, honesty and respect - Hands-on leader with strong people skills Preferred / Nice to have - Additional certifications such as PMI, Prince 2, CSM Selection process / Benefits (if stated) - Attractive tax-free salary; generous travel benefits including discounted flights and hotel stays; excellent leave and healthcare package; transport benefits; life insurance and more. ---