Agile Specialist
1 month ago
Agile Governance Specialist
US
AXA XL are creating a new delivery model based on agile and a new vendor model to enable more efficient delivery of technology with the business fully embedded in what we deliver.This Digital Factory will first deliver new capabilities for Fusion Transformation and then will be rolled out to other capabilities within GT (Global Technology) and IDA (Innovation, Data & Analytics).
As an Agile Governance Specialist within the Digital Factory Office, you will play a pivotal role in enabling smooth delivery and operations of the Digital Factory across several areas. You will report to the Digital Factory Office lead who is part of the Digital Factory Leadership team. Your responsibilities will encompass governance of the scaled agile delivery model and playbook, driving continuous improvement efforts, and supporting agile coaching and training. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent coordination and communication skills with background in Agile methodologies, process improvement, and governance skills.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
Scaled Agile Delivery Governance
·Support Digital Factory Leadership in advocating the Scaled Agile Delivery Model across AXA XL
·Maintaining and updating the Digital Factory playbook
·Ensure that all initiatives / activities across AXA XL that want to work agile are applying and adhering to the agreed Scaled Agile Delivery Model incl. Tooling, processes, and compliance to audit requirements
·Oversee and coordinate efforts to setup and operationalize "Chapters" to enable cross-value stream communities of people with common skills & competencies to exchange and share experience and good practices
Continuous Improvement
·Work closely with Digital Factory leadership to drive continuous improvement efforts to evolve the maturity of scaled agile delivery at AXAL XL (both, end-to-end delivery processes and other support processes)
·Actively participate in retrospectives and feedback sessions to gather insights and identify areas for improvement in the Agile delivery process
Support of Agile Coaching and Training
·Support team of agile coaches and coordinate with internal agile coaching capabilities to effectively enable delivery teams in agile way of working and with preparation of agile ceremonies, ART events, etc.
·Coordinate and support HR and agile training team with delivery of agile training sessions and workshops and skill development of Digital Factory employees
·Assist Digital Factory Office lead in coordinating with Digital Factory leadership and HR on topics related to people and performance management processes, including career and personal development topics
·Work closely with scrum masters to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and address any challenges in implementing agile way of working
Strategic Support and Senior Stakeholder Management
·Support the Digital Factory Office Lead, Head of Digital Factory and Delivery Leads with strategic oversight of the Digital Factory
·Assist Digital Factory Leadership with internal coordination between key functions (within and outside of Ops & Tech) and strategic programs
SHARE your talent
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
·Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field and/or prior experience working within the technology industry or related sectors. Master's degree is a plus.
·Significant understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework with experience working in a SAFe or similar environment (SAFe certification is desirable). Experience in insurance or other highly governed industries is a plus.
·Knowledge of agile good practices and governance frameworks
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
·Experienced in interacting with C-level and senior stakeholders on a regular basis
·Ability to manage conflicts and promote a collaborative team environment.
·Innovative leadership and people development skills
·Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities.
·Strategic thinking, problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards addressing challenges.
·Familiarity with agile tools and software, such as JIRA and Confluence
FIND your future
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
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