The Agile Center of Excellence (Agile CoE) Manager is responsible for leading the Agile CoE team and supporting the Chorus Program Board of Directors by:
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Driving Agile adoption and transformation at a strategic program level, acting as an internal transformation partner for the entire program.
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Collaborating with the JMO, MTI, external partners, and Chorus Agile Scrum teams to foster Agile practices across all levels.
Job Description
Key Accountability 1: Standardizing Processes & Optimizing Program Assets
- Establish and implement a standardized Agile operating model, including principles, terminology, and governance across the organization.
- Promote Agile methodologies by creating an environment for experimentation, knowledge-sharing, and retrospectives to drive continuous learning.
- Identify, document, and share best practices to help teams improve their Agile execution.
- Maximize resource utilization, ensuring that tools, employees, and managers effectively support Agile transformation.
- Act as a transformation enabler, leveraging lessons learned to guide teams toward high performance.
- Influence and encourage Agile adherence through employee and manager engagement.
Key Accountability 2: Governance, Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Implement the Agile framework and best practices, track key metrics, and report progress against measurable benchmarks.
- Monitor Agile transformation efforts, identifying and resolving roadblocks as needed.
- Ensure Agile Scrum teams focus on delivering value efficiently, removing obstacles at individual, team, and organizational levels.
- Facilitate workshops and collaboration sessions with JMO, MTI, and other change agents to drive Agile transformation.
- Apply change management strategies, conduct maturity assessments, and introduce continuous improvement initiatives.
- Address challenges in Agile adoption at program and Scrum-of-Scrum levels, resolving both process and people-related issues.
- Lead by example, supporting teams and intervening when resistance to Agile practices arises.
Key Accountability 3: Expertise in Agile Training & Troubleshooting
- Provide Agile training and hands-on support for Scrum team members and managers, demonstrating the benefits of Agile methodologies.
- Build internal Agile capabilities, developing a strong Agile community to ensure scalability and long-term sustainability.
- Engage with the Agile community, sharing insights, and best practices, and exploring innovative approaches.
- Offer continuous feedback on Agile implementation, refining strategies based on experience and real-world observations.
Key Accountability 4: Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and mentor the Agile Center of Excellence (ACoE) team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends and Agile best practices, leveraging ACoE members to drive innovation within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Project Management, Technology, or a related field.
- 4–6 years of experience leading Agile transformations across IT and non-IT projects.
- Strong understanding of digital disruption drivers from both customer and organizational perspectives.
- Proven experience in Agile transformation design and implementation.
- Knowledge of technical best practices, including test-driven development, continuous integration, and DevOps.
- Experience in coaching and training teams in Agile methodologies.
- Active participation in the Agile community (e.g., publishing articles, speaking at conferences, contributing to Agile groups).
- Strong ability to coach and mentor Agile practitioners and leaders.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to influence and drive change at all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training and onboarding for a smooth transition.
- Competitive salary, aligned with company policies and candidate capabilities.
- 13th-month salary & holiday bonuses.
- Monthly team-building activities.
- Annual company trip.
- PVI Healthcare Insurance.
- Full social benefits in compliance with company policies and Vietnamese labour laws.
- Opportunities to improve English skills through work exposure.
- Overseas training opportunities to develop professional and English communication skills.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to the consultant in charge:
Ms. Hoa Nguyen
E-mail: nhuhoa.nguyen@ev-search.com
