Agile Delivery Lead

The world’s biggest challenge needs you, here.
  
Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia’s leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.
  
Based in Melbourne, the Agile Delivery Lead is responsible for driving Agile ways of working and DevOps practices to deliver innovative enterprise solutions for Shell Energy.

This role requires an experienced Delivery Lead to plan, build and then operate applications and services that drive Shell Energy’s core business services. They will help Product Owners to develop a roadmap, define the value of features and initiatives that can be delivered incrementally, and prioritise the work while ensuring the achievement of business and technology transformation outcomes in parallel. The Delivery Lead will empower and coach the team to build their capability and performance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and uplifting squad maturity.

The Delivery Lead transforms the way of working for the squad and their Product Owner. They ensure that their team can deliver on their commitments and commit to only what they can deliver, while still having enough time to learn, adapt and improve along the way.

Lead the change, from the frontline
  
With honesty, integrity and respect, you will:

• Plan a roadmap of delivery for each initiative that the squad understands and can track progress to;
• Ensure Discovery, Inceptions and releases happen at the right time and with the right outcome; 
• Ensure broader strategic and transformational outcomes are included in the roadmap;
• Maintain good product backlog health;
• Clear impediments prevent disruption and ensure continuous flow of work;
• Report progress, financials, time and effort accurately and on time;
• Become more effective and efficient with Agile principles and practices;
• Build a focus on delivery of business value;
• Articulate the value of initiatives and set clear goals and objectives for the outcomes to improve performance;
• Understand our technology transformation objectives and the value this drives;
• Maintain good product backlog health and work with the squad to prioritise the backlog;
• Maximise value through Agile principles;
• Be accountable for the squad’s correct estimation, planning, and timely delivery;
• Provide transparency of squad progress towards delivery outcomes and performance;
• Report on expenditure towards an initiative;
• Identify, report & manage risks that arise from the squad; and
• Contribute thought leadership into a community of practice to assist with transformation and uplifting capability.

What you'll bring Here's what you'll need to thrive in this role: 

• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills;
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, and the ability to manage conflicts;
• Deep understanding of agile and devops methodologies and their application, and ability to coach the squad and stakeholders in these practices;
• Highly developed organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities to meet competing deadlines;
• Experience facilitating workshops and ceremonies; and 
• The ability to build a cohesive team.

Why join our team
  
Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our clients - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.
  
Here are the top reasons why our people choose us:

• Purpose that you can see. As the Agile Delivery Lead, you’ll have the best shot at energising a better future, one business at a time.
• Work that’s interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you’ll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our clients and for you.
• People who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our Team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

We think you’ll love it here too. Some of our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration packages, including an attractive incentivised bonus program.
• Generous paid parental leave options that give team members more time to enjoy what matters most.
• Flexible working arrangements, with modern workplaces and technologies that support new, hybrid ways of working.
• An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.

Visit our careers site to find out more.
https://shellenergy.com.au/about-us/careers/job-vacancies/
  
Read the stories of our incredible people.
https://shellenergy.com.au/about-us/our-people/
  
Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.
  
Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.