Requisition ID 34403 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Information Technology Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Length 3 years Posting End Date
Purpose of Job
The Principal, Agile Delivery Manager will co-ordinate and be responsible for leading a maximum of 6x agile teams in a Capability area to deliver ERP Transformation project in line with the required standards and practice. This role is responsible for delivery but also is required to participate in the community of practice set by the AD, Agile Delivery Manager.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
The post holder should have significant experience in the following:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in an IT discipline or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Leading and managing the technology workstream of large scale complex SAP enabled business transformation programmes.
• Managing blended delivery teams consisting of internal, contractor and SI partner resources following agile methodology.
• Managing phased delivery with multiple releases into the production environment.
• Detailed knowledge of, and previous delivery using, the SAP Activate methodology.
• Leading geographically dispersed teams (HQ , near shore and offshore delivery locations).
• Familiarity with the Finance and HR functional domains.
• Successfully managing suppliers and internal teams against fixed price/fixed outcome contractual and commercial models.
• Deployments into SAP private cloud (S/4 HANA) and SAP Public Cloud (SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur)
• SAP RISE
• Supporting senior Leadership communications and senior stakeholder relationship management.
• Good practitioner knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and lean methodologies coupled with a practical .understanding of the principles of agile and the processes behind effective product delivery.
• Effective communicator; Adapt at conveying technical detail in a non-technical manner.
• Good at building relationships within the project teams.
• Resilient – with the ability to stay the course to deliver initiatives as per plan.
• A proven track record in delivering continuous value within agreed constraints. Expected to have delivered at least 2 agile programmes of £10 m or more.
• Good understanding of the procurement process including negotiation with third parties.
• Experience of 3rd party stakeholder management.
• An understanding of commercial arrangements, such as preparation of Statements of Work.
In line with Facts and Scale, experience of end-to-end delivery of initiative owning all aspects of it including budget management, recruitment, scoping, planning, tracking and brining to closure.
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.