Solution Train Engineer at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To lead a solution train which includes the management of large complex solutions (spanning business units, clients, geographies), coordinate and facilitate multiple agile release trains and suppliers, drive continuous improvement to assure value delivery. Align the solution delivery with a shared business and technology mission, foster and grow enterprise agility through subject matter expertise and coaching leaders on lean agile transformation, while incorporating best practices.  To lead and facilitate a solution train which includes the programme management of large complex solutions (spanning business units, organisations, clients, and geographies) which require the coordination of multiple agile release trains in order to escalate impediments, manage risk, assure value delivery, and drive continuous improvement. To participate in the lean agile transformation, coaching leaders in new processes and mindsets while incorporating best practices into the organisation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• First Degree in Information Technology

Experience Required

• 5-7 years - good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams. Experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems.
• 8-10 years experience in implementing and aligning Lean, Agile and DevOps methodologies, frameworks and tools. Experience with framework and implementation of Agile Release Trains and facilitating Lean-Agile Programme execution in large solution and/or programme execution using the SAFe framework and experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.
• More than 10 years experience in facilitating the design and implementation of technology solutions in response to complex enterprise-wide organisational problems. Experience in programme management including the facilitation of multiple interconnected projects spanning across an enterprise

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Inviting Feedback
• Making Decisions

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Agile Development
• Agile Estimation and Prioritisation
• Agile Measurements
• Agile Planning
• Feasibility/Viability Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)