Head of Agile PMO

Head of Agile PMO

Circa £100,000

Edinburgh with hybrid working

Change Digital Recruitment is recruiting a Head of Agile PMO on behalf of a nationally recognised financial services company. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland this company provide a broad range of financial products to consumers ranging from savings accounts through to loans and home insurance. As part of an ongoing business transformation programme the organisation are adopting an agile approach to project delivery across the organisation.

Based in Edinburgh the role is responsible for leading a team that helps prioritise work that delivers most value and achieves the company's strategic aims. This role reports into the Head of Lean Portfolio Management and the LPM function will make the organisation a a more efficient, agile, and sustainable organisation by driving successful execution patterns, standard program measures and reporting across the lean portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Agile Portfolio Management - Initiate and lead the governance and delivery of programs within a significant area of responsibility, using an appropriate program and project management methodology
• Project Benefit Realization - Lead the development and implementation of a long-term strategy to ensure that intended business benefits are realized and tracked
• Project Governance - Ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly defined within the project delivery and program management office teams and ensure program and project compliance with the organization's wider governance structures and processes
• Leadership and Direction - Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department
• Stakeholder Management - Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies and plans across the program to identify relevant stakeholders, to create mutually supportive working relationships, and to ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice at both project and program levels

Experience and skills

• Previous experience of leading an Agile PMO function and working within an Agile transformation
• Previous experience of leading an Agile PMO function within a regulated environment would be very advantageous
• Agile delivery experience, setting and supporting the transition from traditional to Agile ways of working
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) would be preferred for this role.
• Highly organised with an analytical approach to problem solving.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy to set and deliver objectives within medium to long time frames
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Strong man-management and leadership skills