Optimize the flow of valuable solutions in a multi-team environment by reducing dependencies, hand-offs, and systemic waste.
Plan and facilitate Program Increment planning events; ensure work is incorporated in Program Increment plans and capacity is reserved for technical and operational enablers, refactoring, and unknowns.
Build feedback loops through cross-team reviews and engage all key stakeholders, promoting faster learning cycles.
Drive relentless improvement through multi-team retrospectives, metrics, assessment analysis, and other means.
Escalate and track risks and impediments to eliminate systemic waste to improve the flow of value.
Create transparency into the progress of cross-team work through visible boards, operational metrics, forums, dashboards, etc.
Manage cross-team dynamics.
Coordinate team building and cross-team communication.
Promote and teach effective software delivery practices.
Provide input on resourcing to address critical bottlenecks.

A Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Previous experience in an agile/execution role delivering technology solutions on a demanding schedule including delivery of several epics, releases and versions and application of a wide variety of patterns and techniques (i.e., multi-team planning techniques, facilitating retrospectives, dependency management, etc.)
Programming/development experience
Strong technical knowledge and a deep strategic mindset
Proven analytical skills and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data
Strong knowledge of the line of business with the ability to develop and leverage business and/or vendor partnerships, consult on business priorities, and optimize value through solution identification aligned with business objectives.

Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Agile Delivery Lead

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