Agile Delivery Lead
Posted 6 days ago by iXceed Solutions
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Agile Delivery Lead role in Glasgow, UK, involves managing Agile boards, facilitating team communication, and overseeing backlog management within a hybrid contract position. The individual will also provide Agile coaching and support to enhance team performance and collaboration. This position requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and excellent communication skills. The role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain Agile boards (e.g., Kanban, Scrum) to visualize workflow and progress.
- Organize and lead daily stand-up meetings to promote team communication and alignment.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog.
- Monitor and analyze Burndown charts to assess project progress and team performance.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile best practices and principles.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role - Agile Delivery Lead
Location - Glasgow, UK (Hybrid)
Type - Contract (Inside IR35)
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Agile Board Management: Set up and maintain Agile boards (e.g., Kanban, Scrum) to visualize workflow and progress. Ensure that tasks are properly categorized, prioritized, and updated in real-time.
- Facilitate Stand-ups: Organize and lead daily stand-up meetings to promote team communication and alignment. Encourage team members to share updates, challenges, and progress.
- Backlog Management: Collaborate with Product Owners to create, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog. Ensure that backlog items are well-defined, estimated, and ready for development.
- Burndown Tracking: Monitor and analyze Burndown charts to assess project progress and team performance. Identify potential roadblocks and work with the team to address them proactively.
- Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the team. Act as a liaison between stakeholders, product owners, and development teams.
- Agile Coaching: Provide guidance and support to team members on Agile best practices and principles. Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance Agile knowledge within the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager or Scrum Master.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.