Transformation Leader

Swift is seeking a highly skilled Transformation Leader to spearhead our Agile Strategy and Skills initiatives. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in building a world-class Agile Coaching function, driving business growth through strategic learning and development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Create and maintain skill development objectives, and training/development plans for Agile Coaches.
• Understand and work with available resources to help fill skills development needs.
• Coach & mentor chapter members to identify & share agile best practices and agile engineering practices.
• Maintain a strong understanding of agile values, practices and principles; stay up-to-date on trends through ongoing self-development & education.
• Lead Problem Solving Sessions to help chapter members solve common challenges.
• Promote Frameworks: Ensure chapter members understand and adhere to Swift's agile frameworks, common practices and governance.
• Orchestrate the feedback collection from Tribe Coaches, Squad Members, Product Owners, Peer Agile Coaches, and stakeholders to assess development needs and agree on skills development goals.
• In collaboration with tribe coaches, set objectives, conduct mid-year review and year-end performance appraisal of chapter members.
• Work with tribe coaches and agile CoE on coach resource management, e.g. coach to squad assignments and coach recruitment needs.
• In collaboration with tribe coaches and agile CoE, recruit, select and on-board new agile coaches with relevant skills and experience to meet the needs of Tribes and Squads.

• 8-10 years of professional experience – at least 5 years in Agile Coaching / Scrum Master / Product Owner position.
• Leadership experience is a plus (management or team leadership).
• You are an ambassador of the agile culture.
• Advanced certifications or specialized training in coaching and facilitations techniques and methodologies.
• Understanding of the Agile frameworks: Proficiency in Scrum, Kanban and DevOps practices.
• Certifications (Scrum and Kanban, SAFe, ICAgile) is ideal.
• Background in engineering, IT development, testing is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and data skills, with the ability to assess skills gaps and translate them into strategic L&D initiatives.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A passion for continuous learning, staying updated with industry trends, and applying innovative approaches to drive development.
• Change Management: Experience with change management principles to support agile transitions and continuous improvement.
• Innovation and Creativity: Capacity to develop innovative learning solutions and creative approaches to skill development.
• Vendor Management: Experience managing relationships with external training providers or vendors.
• Experience in workforce planning and resource management, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) with the ability to align talent capabilities with strategic priorities and deliver implementation and tracking.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset, with the drive to make a tangible impact on the business through effective learning and development strategies.
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

We put you in control of your career, offering a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off. At Swift, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone's voice counts, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.