Agile Coach

We are looking for an Agile Coach who will lead and facilitate adopting and improving Agile principles and practices within our teams.You’ll work in a central team that aims to reduce friction in our change processes and create an environment where our teams can excel.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile frameworks, particularly Kanban, experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira, and a strong background in software development or related fields. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding them towards becoming high-performing, self-organising units that deliver value to our customers efficiently and effectively.What does the job involve?Team Coaching: Coach and mentor teams and individuals on agile methodologies, helping them understand and embrace agile principles and practices.Continuous Improvement: Work with the Agile Practices Team to identify opportunities for process improvements and work collaboratively with teams to implement changes that enhance productivity andquality.Collaboration and Communication: Foster a culture of open communication, collaboration, and transparency among teams, stakeholders, and leadership.Metrics and Reporting: Utilise a pre-existing framework for measuring pace of change and developer satisfaction to help identify areas of improvement.Training and Workshops: Organize and facilitate agile training sessions, workshops, and events to promote knowledge sharing and skill development.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment with agile principles and goals, and manage expectations effectively.Problem Solving: Assist teams in identifying and resolving impediments and roadblocks that hinder their progress.About you:The essential:Proven experience as an Agile Coach in a corporate environment.In-depth knowledge of agile methodologies and frameworks such as Kanban, LEAN or Scrum.Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry best practices.Experience working with C-Suite and Business teams outside of Technology Services.Experience working in an Agile and DevOps environment.Excellent communication and documentation skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.The nice to have:Experience using Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, BitBucket and OpsGenie.Lived experience working in Agile methodologies such as Kanban.Certifications such as Certified Agile Coach (CAC), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), or other Agile Certifications are a plus.A background in software development or related fields is highly desirable.Experience running Agile Ceremonies, such as retrospectives and stand-ups.Agile Certifications, for example, Certified Scrum Master or Product Owner.About us:AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have 491,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totaling more than £76.1 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1200 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ forfive consecutive years.There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.What we offer:Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, increasing up to 31days with service, plus bank holidaysCasual dress codeDiscretionary bi-annual bonusContributory pension schemeBuy as you earn share schemeEnhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day oneBike loanSeason ticket loan portalFree gymDiscounted PMI and DentalFree social events and moreAJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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