Agile Delivery Lead

Agile Delivery Lead

Posted 1 day 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

Detailed Description From Employer:

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.