Agile Business Transformation Lead

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AQA Full time

Transform Education with Us

AQA, the UK’s largest provider of academic qualifications, is committed to advancing education and empowering our people. As a leading player in the education sector, we are seeking an exceptional Agile Business Transformation Lead to join our team.

Location: Manchester | Salary: £58,000 - £65,000 per year

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Agile Business Transformation Lead to lead our team in delivering software solutions that transform assessment services into world-class products. As a key member of our Software Solutions team, you will be responsible for:

  • Implementing and continuously improving software and analysis practices, processes, and tools aligned to agile and lean principles.
  • Ensuring the successful delivery of software solutions projects in line with agreed timescales and priorities.
  • Providing leadership on analysis best practice and delivery for software solutions that are portable and can be supported, easily maintained, and onwardly developed.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A broad understanding of business in either a commercial or an educational environment.
  • An expert knowledge of analysis techniques and the ability to analyse and produce accurate artefacts consumable by business stakeholders and technical delivery teams.
  • A strong understanding of financial management in a project environment, including supporting the creation of robust business cases.
  • Experience of successfully redesigning processes and delivering benefits from business cases across complex multi-functional and multi-site businesses.
  • Demonstrable experience in successfully leading small Software Solutions teams to achieve personal and business success.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £58,000 - £65,000 per year, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • Generous leave: 25 days annual leave, growing to 30 days, plus additional closure days between Christmas and New Year.
  • Health coverage: Enjoy private medical insurance through Bupa, covering all conditions from day one.
  • Wellbeing support: Access the cycle-to-work scheme, on-site gym, and yoga room with a discounted on-site café, corporate Headspace access, and more.
  • Pension: Benefit from up to 11.5% employer pension contributions.
Join Our Team

If you are a motivated and experienced Agile Business Transformation Lead looking for a new challenge, please apply with your most recent CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role.



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