Head of Agile Delivery
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The Vacancy
OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join the Close Brothers Technology Team where you will lead and manage agile delivery across multiple business units within the division.
Working as part of the Agile Delivery team our ideal team member will have previous experience in squad budget setting, managing general performance and output, and ensuring continual, incremental, hypothesis-based improvements with excellent attention to detail.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for setting the squad budget, managing the general performance and output of the squads, and ensuring that the squads meet their objectives.
- Be a consultative expert in agile methods and techniques, including Value Stream principles, to provide guidance and support to the squads.
- Work with and challenge senior stakeholders in delivery matters, using business terms to ensure clear communication and understanding that supports cohesive delivery of
- Manage multiple squads including how they operate across each other, ensuring good alignment of delivery and releases
- Manage the budget for the squads depending on budget source for all squads in the division.
- Manage partner relationships and ensuring resource suitability, planning, and forecasting to meet the needs of the squads.
Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:
- Previous working experience in a delivery role.
- Experience working in financial services.
- Understanding of Product Management practices including market analysis techniques.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Assertiveness and the ability to challenge and probe client and business needs.
- Creative thinker with a vision.
- Knowledge of Agile process and principles.
- Knowledge of Lean process and principles.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.
ABOUT US
At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
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The Company
Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:
- Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
- Retail : Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
- Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.
At Close Brothers, we are here to help people and businesses thrive over the long term.
Through our deep sector knowledge and expertise, focus on delivering excellent and specialist service, and strength of established relationships, we support our customers through the cycle. Our values of deep expertise, consistent service and long-term relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.
We also recognise our responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our businesses, employees and customers, now and into the future.
The Benefits
Private medical
Discounted health checks
Stakeholder pension contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Gym discounts
Purchase additional holiday
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