Head of Agile Delivery

A growing insurance business is looking for a Head of Agile Delivery to implement and champion agile methodologies to ensure efficient and effective delivery of projects.

As Head of Agile Delivery, you will build and scale high-performing Agile teams, establish and refine ways of working, and drive continuous improvement by measuring and managing delivery effectiveness.

This is a brand new function for the business, so past experience implementing agile across various company sizes is highly advantageous. 

Experience: 

• 10+ years of experience in Agile Delivery
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, and Lean principles.
• Must have experience implementing Agile in the financial service or insurance industry. 
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Product, DevOps and Engineering.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, adapting to tight deadlines and shifting requirements with ease.
• Driving the adoption of Agile practices within pods, including establishing standards like Definition of Ready and Definition of Done.
• Having implemented Agile from scratch - ideally in companies of various sizes. 

Salary: up to £150,000/year (depending on experience)
Hybrid working model: 3 days in the London office.

If you are interested in this role or other Agile jobs in insurance, please apply below or contact Sofia Chaves (sofia.chaves@arthur.co.uk)