Agile Lead

Job title:

Agile Lead

Company

ENSEK

Job description

Company DescriptionWe are a technology business operating in the global energy sector.ENSEK have become the go-to option for top energy suppliers across the globe. Why? Because our technology is a significant step change away from the legacy systems that have historically dominated the market. It’s also massively cheaper to adopt the ENSEK solution, with no loss in customer service or standards.But by far the biggest reason why ENSEK is the best choice in energy supplier software, is because of the people who work here and their endless enthusiasm, energy, and the way they support their colleagues. All our clients comment on what great people we have. Our people are our superpower.That is where you come in.PositionAs an Agile Lead, you will play a key role in refining and enhancing our agile practices to support our growing organisation. You will be responsible forworking closely with our Product and Engineering team to create a flexible and responsive system,fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring continuous improvement.In the role of Agile Lead, you will be responsible for defining and delivering a series of initiatives to enhance our current practices and facilitate success against our strategic objectives. You will take an active role in working with our teams to embed best practice, remove impediments and provide training and coaching to help us achieve delivery improvements whilst creating self- organised, engaged and empowered squads.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Lead and manage the organisation’s refinement of agile methodologies and practices

• Provide coaching and training at all levels in the organisation to further develop agile capabilities
• Develop and implement strategies to embed best practice and consistency of agile ceremonies
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams
• Introduce new and effective ways of working, removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Monitor and report on the progress of the agile transformation
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align agile initiatives with business objectives

RequirementsKEY SKILLS: * Proven experience as an Agile Lead or similar role

• Extensive knowledge of agile principles and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and training teams and individuals
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve complex problems and drive change
• Agile certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) is preferred
• Sound knowledge of SAFeis desirable
• Experience of working in an agile environment and from within the Energy/Utilities would be highly advantageous.

Other informationFlexibilityWe are a flexible employer and very much open to finding arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This can include remote working, flexible work arrangements and all or any combinations in between. We’ll do our best to flex around you and your life. There will be a requirement to attend our Nottingham office and dependent on your role to attend client sites.Benefits

• 33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell 5 extra days per year.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• 2 days per year for volunteering
• Vitality health insurance.
• Death in Service at 3x Salary
• Prioritised mental health support in house and externally.
• EAP
• In Person Engagement Events
• Option for salary sacrifice pension

Added Incentives with Vitality

• 50% Off Virgin Active membership.
• Heavily discounted Apple watch.
• Regular health & fitness checks.
• Café Nero coffee each week.
• 25% off healthy food at Waitrose.
• Free cinema tickets.

Expected salary

Location

Nottingham

Job date

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:03:09 GMT

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