Agile Delivery Leader

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives.  We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role profile:

As an Agile Delivery Leader, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering a portfolio of technical solutions in an Agile operating model.  You will lead a small team of Agile Delivery Managers to drive the adoption and implementation of agile practices, and to facilitate the smooth operational running of our business, driving programs of work. You will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Your expertise in shaping and delivering Technology change programmes with agile methodologies and your strong leadership skills will enable you to guide complex global teams and internal customers in delivering high-quality products and services while promoting efficiency and innovation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Serve as a Senior Manager within the Cloud & Productivity Engineering function, responsible for enabling LSEG to be successful with Cloud & DevOps technologies
• Delivering technology solutions in our Azure Engineering group, leading cross functional planning and execution
• Line Manage a small team of Agile Delivery Managers, in line with LSEG values and people leader processes
• Lead the facilitation of consistent agile processes and ensure their effectiveness, including portfolio backlogs and value stream mapping & optimisation.
• Champion the consistent application of performance metrics and tooling to create transparency and diagnose warning signs.
• Contribute to the wider running of the business, including resource planning, budgeting, reporting and operational tasks such as achieving compliance to LSEG policies.
• Serve as an advocate for agile adoption and enable the growth in agile maturity by identifying the stepping stones of change that lead to a high performing operation
• Responsible for leading the financial processes of the function, and compliance to tracking processes
• Collaborate with product owners to provide work estimates and prioritise work for maximum value to the business

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Demonstrable experience in leading teams of people
• Significant Experience of working with Agile above the team level and scaling frameworks, getting multiple teams working together (e.g. Scrum of Scrums, LESS, SAFE etc)
• Demonstrable experience of working with Cloud Platforms and Cloud Engineering concepts
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to inspire and guide teams.
• Ability to drive change and foster an agile culture within the organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with Cloud Platform Engineering in a Cloud Technology function
• Technical Programme Management
• People leadership experience with general operational management responsibilities
• Experience of managing operational budgets, resource capacity plans and governance frameworks
• Demonstrable experience in delivering technology solutions in an Agile way, leading cross functional planning events and other Agile ceremonies
• Ability to influence senior business leaders with a high degree of professional maturity and resilience

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Opportunity to lead and shape the organization's agile delivery practices at scale
• Influence in establishing and maintaining agile practices
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Continuous learning and growth in the field of agile methodologies.
• Impactful role in driving successful agile transformations.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Recognition for your contributions to the organization's success.

We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is a blended office/remote working

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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