Agile Software Delivery Lead

Thermo Fisher Scientific

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions OfficeJob DescriptionAgile Software Delivery LeadAbout Us:As the world leader in serving science, we solve the world’s toughest problems, like giving cancer patients hope, ensuring water and food are safe, helping law enforcement solve cases through forensics and most recently, serving as the largest provider of COVID-19 solutions. Our Data Science, Digital and IT careers are a unique opportunity to apply your specialized skills and advanced experience in analytics, statistics, data science, programming, information technology and more to drive our Mission of enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. It’s truly a career where your work makes a positive impact in our world. When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll make an impact inside and outside the company on work that matters. #TechWithPurposeRole Overview:We are looking for a talented Agile Software Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team. This role will engage in the comprehensive product delivery lifecycle, involving Discovery, Design and Development and working with other Engineering functions to deliver our products. The role is responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple iterations through the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies, with a particular focus on Scrum. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating ceremonies, and ensuring the successful delivery of software iterations on time and within scope.The ideal candidate will also act as an Agile Coach, mentoring teams and individuals to adopt and excel in Agile practices.A strong background or understanding in software engineering is highly desirable to ensure effective communication and decision-making within the technical teams.Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead our agile delivery function and team of agile delivery experts.
  • Design, maintain and document our governance, principles, and ways of working.
  • Mentor and support our team members and support their career development.
  • Collaborate with program management, product managers, designers, and other engineers.
  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience:Must have:
  • Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Delivery Manager, Agile Coach or similar role within a team delivering software.
  • Excellent experience of agile methodologies for both product-based and software delivery frameworks.
  • Experience working within a software engineering delivery function.
  • Solid understanding of software development methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Certifications:
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of cloud computing principles
  • Knowledge of TDD or BDD
  • Certifications:
  • Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC), SAFe Agilist
  • Certified Agile Leadership (CAL)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Project Management (AgilePM) certification.

Thermo Fisher Scientific