SAFe / Agile Lead

Summary: The Enterprise Agile Lead / Coach will oversee the integration and governance of 10 to 13 cross-functional workstreams, ensuring alignment between internal teams and third-party vendors. This role focuses on establishing Agile ceremonies, managing dependencies, and implementing effective Jira tracking. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leading Agile transformations and integrating vendor deliverables within a cohesive framework. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unite 10 to 13 diverse streams, including Product, Sales, Technology, and Operations, into a single, cohesive delivery cadence.
• Seamlessly blend third-party partner deliverables with internal workstreams to ensure end-to-end value delivery.
• Break down silos between technical and non-technical business units to keep all stakeholders aligned on shared enterprise goals.
• Set up, launch, and mature all critical Agile ceremonies, including Team-level Scrum and program-level Scrum of Scrums (SoS).
• Proactively map, track, and resolve complex dependencies across all internal and external workstreams.
• Implement a structured framework for continuous risk assessment, governance, and roadblock escalation.
• Standardize and optimize Jira workflows, boards, and epics to accurately reflect the multi-stream ecosystem.
• Build and maintain precise Jira dashboards and reports to provide leadership with transparent metrics on velocity, predictability, and health.
• Enforce high data integrity and administrative discipline across all teams to ensure reporting is reliable and audit-ready.
• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale Agile transformations or managing complex programs with 10+ concurrent workstreams.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and integrating third-party vendors within an Agile framework.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira software configuration, portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira Align, Advanced Roadmaps), and dashboard creation.
• Deep mastery of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban principles tailored for both technical and business teams.
• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Certified SAFe Agilist (SA).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Meticulous organizational skills with a laser focus on data accuracy and detailed reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills to successfully navigate relationships between Product, Sales, Tech, and external vendors.
• Strong governance mindset with the ability to hold teams accountable to process and quality standards.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience leading large-scale Agile transformations or managing complex programs with 10+ concurrent workstreams.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and integrating third-party vendors within an Agile framework.
• Expert-level proficiency in Jira software configuration, portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira Align, Advanced Roadmaps), and dashboard creation.
• Deep mastery of SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban principles tailored for both technical and business teams.
• Certified SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) or Release Train Engineer (RTE).
• Certified SAFe Agilist (SA).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).
• Meticulous organizational skills with a laser focus on data accuracy and detailed reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills to successfully navigate relationships between Product, Sales, Tech, and external vendors.
• Strong governance mindset with the ability to hold teams accountable to process and quality standards.

Salary (Rate): £70

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Working Arrangements: remote

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Industry: IT