Lead Agile Transformation Consultant

4 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Emirates Full time

Responsibilities:

  • Champion the implementation of scaled agile methodologies across various IT sectors. Align the execution with the strategic vision set forth by the Technology leadership team, adopting a practical approach to agile practice deployment.
  • Engage with diverse IT departments and business partners to conceptualize, initiate, and sustain cross-functional Agile Release Trains (ARTs) that drive enterprise-level business value while fostering autonomy and empowerment.
  • Mentor IT personnel on lean-agile principles, team independence, and servant leadership. Collaborate with the Tech Academy to facilitate training sessions and work closely with Learning & Talent to synchronize and resource developmental coaching, leadership, teamwork, and cultural initiatives in accordance with corporate standards.
  • Investigate advancements in modern working methods within the technology sector. Pinpoint best practices that can yield beneficial results for the organization. Work alongside IT leadership to adopt innovative and improved operational methods.
  • Determine essential metrics concerning time-to-market, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. Collaborate with various functions and teams to implement suitable metrics at the portfolio, program, and team levels.
  • Foster communities of practice that allow individuals with shared interests in specific technical or business areas to collaborate frequently, enhance their skills, and actively expand their domain knowledge.
  • Ensure effective utilization of program management, collaboration, and agile project management tools. Assist all IT sectors in employing agile toolsets with a practical mindset that promotes appropriate agile practices for software development and other IT-related tasks.
  • Facilitate the integration of quality assurance practices within autonomous teams. Ensure that every component at each increment adheres to the requisite quality standards throughout the development process.
  • Guide teams in selecting the most suitable delivery methodologies that optimize expected outcomes. This may include practices such as Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, or a hybrid approach, depending on the nature of the tasks and desired results.
  • Promote transparency and alignment across portfolio, program, and team levels within the IT organization by establishing processes that are fit for purpose and metrics that focus on outcomes.

Qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in fields such as Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Product Management, Applied Sciences, Business Administration, or Engineering.
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in Information Technology and/or Agile Coaching, although candidates with less experience may be considered.
  • Certification as a SAFe 5/6 Program Consultant (SPC).
  • Experience in Information Technology in areas such as Program and Delivery Management, Technical Product Management, Architecture and Design, and Software Development.
  • Strong understanding of various IT disciplines, including IT Portfolio Management, Program and Delivery Management, Technical Product Management, Architecture and Design, Software Development, DevOps and Automation, and End-to-End Quality Assurance.


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