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Agile Delivery Manager

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Agile Delivery Manager to join our IT team at our Head Office in Liverpool ,UK. In this role, you will take responsibility for the releases of all in-house developed applications and acting as Scrum Master to the department’s Scrum teams. The position involves taking ownership of the software development lifecycle and reporting on the performance of the SDLC to senior management. As an agile coach, you will support the department’s learning and development with regards to the agile delivery of software projects.


ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.


DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

 

Essential 

  • Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles.
  • In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle.

 

Required Competencies

  • Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams to address challenges and drive solutions.
  • Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to solve challenges within the team with creative solutions.
  • Ability to think creatively and introduce innovative ideas to drive progress.
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching abilities.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong inclination to address issues promptly and prevent delays.
  • Inquisitive and driven to explore new ideas, with a willingness to challenge established practices and seek continuous improvement.

 

Required Work Experience

  • 3+ years experience working in a role within Agile Delivery (e.g. Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager, Software Delivery Manager, Product Owner, etc.).
  • Demonstrable experience facilitating meetings at multiple levels of an organisation and an understanding of facilitation techniques.
  • Demonstrable experience dealing with difficult stakeholders and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Experience using tools such as Asana, Redmine, Git and Google Apps (desirable).

 

Required Qualifications

  • Educated to a degree level.
  • Certified Scrum Master qualification is preferred.

 

Required Languages 

  • Spanish – business proficiency desired.


BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 

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