Learning and Development Agile Delivery Manager

Join our dynamic, enthusiastic team at Admiral, at the forefront of reshaping learning solutions within the Admiral Group. As we navigate the ever-evolving world of EdTech and innovative learning methodologies, we’re enhancing our blended learning offerings to deliver impactful, timely education to our clients.

We’re in search of a Learning and Development Agile Delivery Manager who brings a blend of passion for agile project management, a capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment delivering to high standards, and a drive for innovation. Your role will involve leading and managing learning and development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.

In our strategic reorganisation, we’re creating a dedicated Learning Studio, adding to our team of experts. This is your chance to develop essential learning solutions across a range of departments, embodying leadership, management, wellbeing and more.

The ideal candidate will have a background in agile project management, with a passion for learning and development. At Admiral, we value collaboration, curiosity and the ability to engage stakeholders in designing solutions that meet educational goals.

Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of learning at Admiral, as part of our committed and creative team, driving exceptional learning solutions.

Responsiblities:

The main aim of the role will be to lead and manage learning and development projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet the needs of our business. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage learning and development projects using agile methodologies.
• Facilitate scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on project progress, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Support and guide team members in the adoption of agile practices.

Knowledge, core capabilities and experience:

• Expertise in agile project management methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• A highly collaborative spirit and consistently driving for excellence.
• Experience in managing learning and development projects across various sectors.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and practices.
• Lead by example, promoting a learner-centric approach and advocating for best practices in project management.
• A good understanding of learning and development technologies.
• An excellent eye for detail and ability to analyse project insights.
• Ability to inspire and challenge all levels of staff.

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Salary, Benefits, and Work-Life Balance

We do not have a set salary for this position, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate’s experience. We are happy to see CVs from all candidates who meet the requirements and will be happy to discuss the remuneration package.

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to work for in the UK. We want you to have an element of freedom to define a working lifestyle that supports this, so accommodate flexible hours wherever possible.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here.

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