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    Agile Practice Lead - Cape Town, South Africa - Sanlam

    Sanlam
    Sanlam Cape Town, South Africa

    5 days ago

    Sanlam background
    Description

    Who are we?

    Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

    What will you do?

    Are you passionate about Agile methodologies and driving organizational agility? We're seeking an Agile Practice Lead to join our team and lead the adoption of Agile practices within our organization. As the Agile Practice Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing an Agile strategy that aligns with our goals and objectives. Your expertise in Agile methodologies, coaching skills, and change management will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving successful Agile adoption across teams and projects.

    What will make you successful in this role?

  • Develop and implement an Agile strategy that aligns with our organizational goals and objectives.
  • Lead the adoption of Agile practices across teams and projects, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
  • Ensure the consistent application of Agile practices by establishing standards, conducting audits, and providing feedback.
  • Collaborate with organizational leaders to integrate Agile practices into the overall business strategy.
  • Identify and overcome barriers to Agile adoption, facilitating communication and collaboration across teams.
  • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of Agile practices, using metrics and data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Provide training and education on Agile practices to teams and stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging methodologies, driving continuous improvement in Agile practices.

    • Qualifications

    Grade 12
    IT Qualification or Agile Certifications relevant to the area of expertise (such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or SAFE Agilist.

    Knowledge and skills

    Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
    Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide teams in adopting Agile practices effectively.
    Strong facilitation skills to lead Agile ceremonies and promote collaboration and decision-making.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
    Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and address barriers to Agile adoption.

    Experience

    Proven experience as an Agile Practitioner, Agile Coach, or similar role.
    Minimum 10 years experience within a key Agile role.
    5 years experience in driving Agile adoption within an organization, overcoming resistance to change, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

    Knowledge and Skills

    Business requirement identificationAgile development methodologyCapacity ManagementCoach and mentor scrum masters

    Personal Attributes

    Courage - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersOptimises work processes - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - Contributing through others

    Build a successful career with us

    We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

    Core Competencies

    Cultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through others

    Turnaround time

    The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

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