About the Role
The Agile Delivery Lead is a critical position within Emirates IT, serving as the Scrum Master for one of the largest programs in the organization. This role involves managing multiple Scrum Teams that interact with vendors, external partners, and internal development teams across the organization to deliver significant technological changes. The Agile Delivery Lead will be responsible for instilling a clear vision and passionate drive in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. This person will play a leading role in fulfilling the program’s vision, driving the implementation of technical products, and setting standards for teams to follow.
Location: | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Company: | Emirates Group |
Position Type: | Full-Time |
Job Code ID : | 240001GA |
Application Closing Date: | 13th September 2024 |
Key Responsibilities
As the Agile Delivery Lead, you will be expected to:
Schedule and Prioritize Backlog Items Manage the technical product backlog by scheduling user stories into the Sprint plan. Focus on delivering business value initiatives regularly and on time. Facilitate agile ceremonies such as product backlog refinement, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. |
Manage Risks and Dependencies Identify and manage risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies to ensure the smooth flow of value. Remove impediments and blockers to enable optimal performance of the Scrum teams. |
Guide and Coach Scrum Teams Provide guidance on Agile/Scrum practices to enhance team performance and delight the business. Assess and elevate the Scrum Maturity level of the team, coaching them to higher levels at a sustainable and comfortable pace. Empower team members to be fully engaged in initiatives, promoting a culture of meaningful contribution and sustainable work pace. |
Collaborate with Technical Product Owners (TPOs) Work closely with TPOs to refine, clarify, and maintain the product backlog. Collaborate on scheduling and committing stories into sprints and visualizing progress. Support TPOs in managing business expectations and providing transparency for all initiatives. |
Champion Process Improvement Define and manage a well-structured Agile delivery process. Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Delivery Management. Effectively manage conflict resolution within the team. |
Ensure Adherence to Standards Ensure compliance with the Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done (DOD) for all tasks. Monitor the contribution of each team member, ensuring they are fully engaged and making meaningful contributions. Encourage adherence to the agreed quality management plan and maintain an agile project management tool (e.g., ScrumDesk, JIRA). |
Qualifications and Experience
Education: Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in a field related to Computer Science or similar. Certified Scrum Master with at least 3 years of practical experience applying Scrum Management discipline. PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification is preferred. |
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Technology, specifically in agile delivery within the context of small to medium technology change programs. |
Knowledge and Skills: Proficiency in using tools for software delivery, such as MS Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence, etc. Strong ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to all stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills, with a focus on core Scrum values of openness, honesty, and respect. Proven experience in leading teams and driving them towards high performance. |
Salary and Benefits By joining Emirates, you will enjoy:Attractive, Tax-Free Salary: Competitive remuneration package that is exempt from income tax.Travel Benefits: Exclusive discounts on flights and hotel stays worldwide, as part of our extensive employee benefits package.Additional Perks: A wide range of benefits and opportunities for career growth. |
Why Join Emirates? Emirates Group is a globally recognized leader in the aviation industry, known for its commitment to innovation, customer service excellence, and its employee-focused culture. Working with Emirates provides an opportunity to be part of a diverse, dynamic, and growing organization where you can make a meaningful impact.If you are passionate about agile methodologies, have a knack for leading and mentoring high-performing teams, and are ready to take on a challenging role with significant responsibilities, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position. |
How to Apply
To apply for the Agile Delivery Lead position, check out more opportunities on our job portal at GulfNukari before the closing date, 13th September 2024. We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of you joining our dynamic team!
Job Code ID : 240001GA |
Closing Date: 13th September 2024 |
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