Agile Performance Manager

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom DS Smith Full time
About the Role

DS Smith is a leading provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging worldwide, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. We play a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods and industrials. Through our purpose of 'Redefining Packaging for a Changing World' and our Now and Next sustainability strategy, we are committed to leading the transition to the circular economy, while delivering more circular solutions for our customers and wider society – replacing problem plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains and providing innovative recycling solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the achievement of the Strategic Innovation targets through improved performance of the innovation squads (New Product Development and Commercialisation)
  • Refine, develop, and embed Agile techniques to increase the pace of progress (including pausing or stopping) of products through an innovation process – including collective decision making, small groups, working in fast work cycles
  • Develop the proactive behaviours and problem solving mindset to drive the changes required, and address challenges
  • Standardise the approach and ways of working in the Strategic Innovation Squad Community (both Divisional and across the Regions)
  • Establish squad performance tracking measures including self and squad governing and empowerment, to drive wider team performance
About You

Minimum requirements:

  • A deep understanding of Agile/Lean approaches and methodologies (Agile behaviours, Agile project governance, Agile processes and techniques), and their application in a New Product Development and Manufacturing environment
  • Experience in improving team performance through a 'hands on' change management approach. Including role modelling, coaching etc.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative culture across portfolio management, programme and project teams
  • A team player with exceptional team leadership skills
  • Ability to analyse, think quickly and resolve conflict
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme

Location: UK – hybrid

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