Transformation Expert (Lean and Agile)

Note: The HM is looking for strong executive coaching and transformation experience. (NOT project team coaching)

Job Description:

Identify areas of opportunities for Lean and Agile transformation. Lead, define, develop strategies and documentation to support IT transformation towards a more lean and agile mindset promoting flexibility, adaptability and a focus on customer value.

Evaluate current lean and agile practices, maturity levels, identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. Make recommendations based on observations and evaluations for improving Lean and Agile maturity across IT.

Improvement strategies, plans and roadmaps: Create actionable plans outlining steps and milestones for process improvements and lean/agile adoption.

Coaching plans: Tailored plans for coaching sessions with teams and leaders, focusing on personal and professional development within the lean and agile context to improve maturity across IT.

Strategic Alignment: Ensure that Lean and Agile initiatives align with the organization s strategic objectives, helping leadership to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.

Best practices and standards: Documentation of successful practices, case studies, standards and lessons learned that provide practical guidance for Lean and Agile implementation.

Education and Training: Educate teams and leadership on Lean and Agile principles, frameworks (like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe), and practices. This includes conducting workshops, training sessions, and ongoing coaching.

Framework implementation: Evaluate current state, select the most appropriate lean practices/ agile framework and develop recommendations tailored to IT needs.

Skill Development: Mentor team members on specific Lean and Agile roles (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner) and help them develop the necessary skills for success.

Leadership Coaching: Work with executives and leaders to help them understand their role in an Lean/Agile organization. This includes fostering Agile leadership styles and supporting decision-making that aligns with Lean/Agile principles.

Feedback Loops: Establish and maintain effective feedback loops, helping teams to continuously improve through regular retrospectives and data-driven insights.

Measuring Success: Define and document key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of the Lean and Agile transformation, making necessary adjustments based on these insights.

Scaling Frameworks: Assess and develop strategies to scale Agile practices across multiple teams or departments. This could involve implementing frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Disciplined Agile.

Cross-Team Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration across teams, breaking down silos and ensuring that Agile practices are consistent and integrated throughout the organization.