Applications are now open for the role of Cloud Transition Lead (SAFe Agile Programme Manager) to lead a large-scale enterprise transformation from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud using Microsoft Azure. The SAFe Agile Programme Manager will ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of cloud-based solutions, leveraging SAFe Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing all external vendors, including Microsoft, Dell, and ensuring alignment with programme goals and timelines
- Engaging with senior stakeholders, including Microsoft and Dell, to ensure clear communication, alignment, and support for the programme
- Planning and designing the programme, proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues, and initiating corrective actions through Programme Boards or Leadership roles
- Eliminating issues hindering or impeding implementation, ensuring smooth progress and delivery
- Making key programme decisions, serving as a point of escalation, and clearing programme roadblocks to maintain momentum
- Taking accountability for the management of all Microsoft programme resources, ensuring optimal allocation and utilisation
- Ensuring the capability to deliver and achieve against written objectives, maintaining a focus on outcomes and value delivery
- Preparing and chairing monthly Executive Steering Committee meetings, participating in programme governance boards, and reporting on programme status to EXCO and Steering Committees
- Reviewing and approving user access and standards for all internal supporting tools, including Teams and Azure DevOps
- Scheduling and hosting monthly internal Microsoft Programme Quality Review Boards (PRB, PMR) with Microsoft leadership to ensure adherence to quality standards
- Partnering with Microsoft PMO Managers to develop and release reports for programme tools and systems, ensuring transparency and accountability
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging SAFe Agile principles, facilitating retrospectives, and implementing feedback loops to enhance programme performance
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- At least 10 to 15 years overall experience
- At least 8 years of experience in telecoms and fintech environments
- Background in delivering cloud-related programmes
- Proven experience in leading large-scale enterprise transformations.
- Project management skills in SAFe Agile and Waterfall environments
- Project management certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master, etc.
- Strong communication, analytical, and logical reasoning skills
- Ability to lead meetings at both team and Executive levels
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Excel