Agile Delivery Manager

at  The Emirates Group

Job Purpose: At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers ‘Fly Better’.
Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we’re always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We’re on the lookout for exceptional IT professionals to fortify our position as leaders in the industry. Embark on a journey with the world’s largest international airline and become a vital part of our cutting-edge information and technology team as an Agile Delivery Manager.
Join our Agile Delivery team on a mission to create technology solutions that enhance customer experience and drive revenue growth. We focus on leveraging agile methodologies to deliver innovative and secure technology quickly and efficiently. If you are passionate about delivering value, embracing agility, and leading projects in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our journey to drive the success at Emirates Group.
As an Agile Delivery Manager in Commercial Portfolio you will be responsible for planning, leading, organising and motivating scrum teams either within a Release Train or outside to achieve a high level of performance and quality in the delivery of outputs that provide exceptional value to end users and customers. The Agile Delivery Manager may be responsible for managing several concurrent high visibility initiatives using fit-for-purpose (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall) methods in a fast paced environment that may involve multiple business units.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU MUST MEET THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Honours in Computer Science or similar subject.
• Certification: Certified SAFe and PMI ACP (additional certifications such as PMI, Prince 2, CSM desirable) with 5+ years of practical application of the Scrum Management discipline.
• 8+ Years of working experience in Information Technology (Relevant experience including: Proven leadership and project delivery experience in a matrix organisation with global teams for a large organisation).
• Experience in agile delivery within the context of a large technology change programmes.
• Experience driving Request for Tenders (RFT) from initiation to completion, encompassing all intermediary processes.
• Well-versed in the use of tools of software delivery e.g. ServiceNow ITBM, MS OFFICE suite, JIRA, Confluence etc.
• Good architectural knowledge of large-scale systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate specialist information in an understandable format to all stakeholders focusing on core scrum values of openness, honesty and respect.
• Hands-on leader with strong people skills.
• Experience in airline domain preferably in airline commercial aviation.
  Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more