Agile Delivery Manager

Job Purpose: Join the Emirates Group IT Team in Dubai At Emirates, we know
that tech never stands still. Which is why we're at the forefront of
innovation in the aviation world. We are looking for the best IT professionals
to help ensure we stay cutting-edge. So bring your talent to the world's
largest international airline and join our IT team as a Agile Delivery
Manager. About The Role The Agile Delivery Manager (dnata) is responsible for
planning, leading, organising and motivating scrum teams either within a
Release Train or outside to achieve a high level of performance and quality in
the delivery of outputs that provide exceptional value to end users and
customers. The Agile Delivery Manager may be responsible for managing several
concurrent high visibility initiatives or day-to-day operations and
enhancements using fit-for-purpose (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) methods
in a fast paced environment that may involve multiple business units. What
You'll Be Expected To Do: - Support the RTL in key ceremonies such as PI
planning and Review, and play a consultative role to help put in place the
appropriate people, process, and tools supporting the Agile framework and
coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the
Release Train team. - Act as a Champion in blending traditional project
management principles and practices with an Agile development approach in the
right proportions to fit initiatives of all sizes with the appropriate level
of planning and provide the right balance of agility and predictability based
on PMI-ACP principles. - Build a trusting and safe environment where problems
can be raised without fear of blame or retribution, with an emphasis on
healing and problem-solving. Protect and provide all support to the team/s
using a servant leadership style whenever possible and lead by example.
Facilitate getting the work done practicing servant leadership and encourage
discussion, decision making and conflict resolution. - Drive Quality and
ensure the Definition of Done (DOD) is being followed, ensures each team
member is fully engaged in the stories and making a meaningful contribution.
Encourage a sustainable pace adhering to the agreed quality management plan
with the team. Maintain an agile project management tool (e.g. ScrumDesk,
JIRA, etc.). - Assist in team development through holding teams accountable
for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work, leveraging cross
functional team skills to improve product backlog throughput, and mentoring
and developing team members. Attend regular stand-ups and scrum of scrums, in
order to understand the team's progress and issues, and to flag up to the
team, where necessary, any important external issues of which they need to be
aware. - Support the Technical Product Manager in managing business
expectations and transparency in both product backlog and schedule for all
initiatives. - Define and manage a well-defined process and champion ongoing
process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for Agile Delivery
Management. Implement an agile governance with key ceremonies, drives
continuous improvement with constant assessments of velocity (team story point
throughput), defect percentage improvements etc. - Assist with the cost
estimation / sizing exercise for both near term and future initiatives and
assists with preparing total cost of ownership with the product team. -
Together with the Product team, supports the RFx phases in the procurement
process and the scheduling of such activities in relation to the product
lifecycle. - Safeguard the delivery of the portfolio initiatives by continuous
assessment of major risks and issues and address them to ensure the solutions
are delivered within the agreed parameters. - Address situational awareness,
conflicts and prioritisation issues between stakeholder business units,
internal IT departments, and suppliers.
Qualifications & Experience: Qualifications You'll Need To Have: - Degree or
Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) in Computer Science or similar. - Certified SAFe
and PMI ACP (additional certifications such as PMI, Prince ‎2, CSM desirable)
with ‎5+ years of practical application of the Scrum Management and Project
Management discipline. - The ideal candidate will have ‎3+ years of practical
application of project management experience. Experience You'll Need To Have:
- ‎8+ Years of working experience in Information Technology. - Proven
leadership and project delivery experience in a matrix organisation with
global teams for a large organisation. - Experience in leading large teams and
enabling change. Skills You'll Need To Have: - Well-versed in the use of tools
of software delivery e.g. MS OFFICE suite, JIRA, Confluence etc. - Good
architectural knowledge of large scale systems. - Ability to effectively
communicate specialist information in an understandable format to all
stakeholders. - Excellent communication skills, focusing on core scrum values
of openness, honesty and respect. - Hands-on leader with strong people skills.
- Must be proficient in managing project budgets and financials. - The ideal
candidate will be able to act as Scrum Master as well as be able to lead large
initiatives.
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.