Specialist: Scaled Agile at Capitec Bank

About the role:

• You will provide subject matter expertise on implementing applying and scaling Agile practices and ways of work:
• Driving shared understanding and alignment across Portfolio and Product Teams, identifying and assisting with solving blockers, and providing Agile coaching. Consulting with Product Managers and Software Delivery Managers on Agile adoption. Supporting the functioning of the Business Delivery Centre of Mastery. 

What you will be doing:

• Develop a deep understanding of the delivery approach within our Product Lines.
• Collaborate with business leaders to design and implement a scaled Agile approach, offering necessary training and support.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders to ensure effective use of Agile practices and tools.
• Monitor and improve Agile performance metrics, addressing any gaps in methodology application.
• Assist Product Lines in adopting and implementing Scaled Agile by providing education, templates, and tracking improvements.
• Coach teams in Agile and Scrum techniques, ensuring correct Jira Tool configuration and quality across the enterprise.

Our Ideal candidate:

• Experience in the banking or financial industries.
• Exposure to various Agile methodologies beyond Scrum and Kanban (e.g., Lean, XP).
• Over 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach across multiple teams.
• Previous leadership experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and or Agile certification.
• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master/Agile Coach across diverse teams and industries.
• Deep knowledge of Scaled Agile techniques and Agile metrics.
• Strong understanding of Agile values, principles, and roles.
• Experience in servant leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution.
• Proven track record in setting up Communities of Practice.
• Expertise in coordinating teams, and managing Program Kanban.
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to apply Lean Agile methodologies at scale.
• Skilled in facilitating and training Agile content.