Agile Lead Release Train Engineer

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Agile Lead Release Train Engineer to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Digital Delivery, you will work closely with scrum master’s from outsourcing partners to ensure teams collaborate effectively, adhere to agile practices, and continuously improve. Your role will be critical in guiding teams and the organization to use Agile/Scrum practices and values.

Join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees and become the driving force behind state-of-the-art digital solutions in a collaborative, innovative, and technically excellent environment!

Principal Accountabilities

• Guide change towards organisational Agility and Measures the impact of change based on business outcomes.
• Act as an RTE: Help the ART prepare for PI planning, facilitates PI planning, Support PI execution
• Help organize and run Digital portfolio governance, supporting the Digital NGP OPS manager with departmental initiatives.
• Mentor and support Scrum Masters from outsourcing partners.
• Act as an ambassador for Agile practices, promoting awareness within the organization and among stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong communicator with the ability to understand people, build relationships, and gain trust.
• Demonstrated empathy and the ability to relate to team members and stakeholders.
• Certified Scrum Master, SAFe certification (SPC/RTE/SM), ICA Coach certifications such as ICP-ENT, ICP-CAT is a plus.
• Proven experience in leading and coaching Agile transformations
• Exceptional leadership and facilitation skills, capable of guiding teams towards common goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a track record of removing impediments and driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organization. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Imperial Brands

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.