Agile Delivery Lead

The opportunity

At Valtech (legacy Kin + Carta), we’ve got opportunities to offer you — for learning; for growing; for making world-changing impact; for being a real agent of change. Our global workforce exists to unlock a better way to experience the world, and that all starts with our workplace. We’re proud of:

The role

We are looking for an Agile Delivery Lead to join our team, focusing on innovative projects in the fintech industry. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in Agile methodologies, demonstrate good skills in leading teams to successful project delivery within agreed scope and quality, facilitate communication between delivery team and external stakeholders.

Role responsibilities

• Integrate and facilitate Agile processes within project team; guide the team in agile best practices and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Responsible for project tracking and reporting - monitor project progress, maintain Agile metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders on the status, risks and dependencies of the project
• Monitor project resources – allocate and manage resources effectively including team capacity planning and optimal team performance
• Risk management and problem solving – identify, assess and mitigate risks that impact project timelines or quality
• Manage stakeholders – serve as point of contact between delivery team and external stakeholders
• Keep healthy communication with your team and client
• Learn from your colleagues and teach them what you know

Minimum qualifications

We want all new hires to succeed in their roles at Valtech. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all minimum qualifications. If you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

• 3+ years of experience as an Agile Delivery Lead in software development companies
• Experience in managing web and mobile product projects
• Ability to create project plans and progress reports, set objectives pre-agreed with the client and ensure plan execution by all stakeholders
• Deep understanding and practical experience with different Agile methodologies
• Excellent team leadership, team and people management, conflict resolution skills
• Good communication skills (everything from showing empathy and being able to present your ideas clearly to resolving conflicts in a non-violent way)
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Internal drive to learn, improve and succeed

Preferred qualifications

• Good knowledge of project management tools
• Understanding of software development life cycle
• Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment tools
• Technical background (previous software developer role, QA, DevOps)
• Ability to understand business domains & verticals

The benefits

This is a full-time position that comes with an excellent salary and an opportunity to grow within the company based on demonstrated merit;

Beyond a competitive full compensation package, we pride ourselves on offering you flexibility, career advancement & learning and development. Our benefits are country specific to cater to the needs of our people so your talent partner will be able to run through the benefits for your location on the screening call.

Your process

Here’s what to expect from the interview process:

Intro Call with the Talent Team (30 mins) – If your skills and experience match the role requirements, our Talent team will contact you to arrange a MS Teams call. The aim of this call is to get to know you and for you to find out more about Valtech. After this call, if we feel like you are a good match for the role, you’ll be invited to a First-stage interview.

First-Stage Interview (90 minutes) - This will typically be a Q&A style interview, lasting approximately 90 minutes. This process is designed to help our team find out about your skills and experience but also what you enjoy and what motivates you. It’s a great opportunity for you to ask our team questions and learn more about us.

Making a Decision - Following the interview process, our hiring team will get together to discuss feedback and make a final decision. We aim to get back to you as soon as we possibly can!

Our average recruitment process takes around three to four weeks. You will be assigned a dedicated member of our Talent team to support you throughout the process.

After submitting your application, you will hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team if your skills and experience match the position. Be mindful of recruitment fraud by only replying and engaging with email contacts that end with the '@valtech.com' domain.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at E-Mail schreiben.

About Valtech

Valtech, who recently acquired Kin + Carta, is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, our global team of 8,000 professionals in more than 60 offices help brands unlock value in a digitally accelerated world. At the intersection of insights and perspectives, we leverage the power of data, AI, creativity, and technology to achieve experience innovation for many of the world’s best-known organisations, including L’Oreal, NatWest, DWP, P&G, Volkswagen, and US department of Agriculture.

Valtech will always be recognized not just for the quality of the work we deliver, but for all the amazing people that make it happen. We work to create an equitable workplace that gives people from all backgrounds the support they need to thrive, grow and meet their goals (whatever they may be). At Valtech, we don’t just talk about how to get things done; we transform by doing.