LACE Agile Coach
Weir WBS
UK - Remote

UK - Glasgow (Hybrid)

Purpose of Role:As Weir migrates towards our new product operating model, and to provide support for our strategic initiatives, we are building out a Lean Agile Centre of Excellence within our new WBS organisation. This will include LACE Coaches; LACE Analysts; and Scrum Masters and will work closely with our overall Transformation Program teams. The role of LACE Agile Coach will guide the organisation through its Lean-Agile journey, ensuring alignment with the SAFe framework and the company’s strategic goals. This includes championing the adoption of agile practices across the business, including training and coaching teams and individuals in SAFe and working with them to move to a model of continuous value delivery. In common with other LACE team roles, they will be a passionate advocate for Lean-Agile principles and a catalyst for change, driving the organisation towards operational excellence and customer-centric innovation.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Lean-Agile Transformation: Guiding the organization through its Lean-Agile journey, ensuring alignment with the SAFe framework and the company’s strategic goals.

• Coaching and Mentoring: Providing hands-on coaching to Agile teams, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to enhance their understanding of SAFe principles and practices.

• Training and Education: Develop and deliver SAFe training sessions to various levels of the organization, including executives, managers, and team members.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead the charge in identifying areas for process improvement, waste reduction, and increased efficiency within the Product operating model.

• Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of Lean-Agile practices and report progress to senior leadership.

• Change Leadership: Act as a change agent, encouraging a culture of innovation, risk-taking, and relentless improvement.

• Collaboration: Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and sponsors

· Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.


Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
· Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Lean-Agile coach with a deep understanding of SAFe and experience working within a Product operating model in a global company

• Direct experience with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) v6, including implementing and managing SAFe at the portfolio, program, and team levels

• Extensive experience in training, coaching and mentoring teams and individuals in Agile and SAFe practices

• Proficiency in Agile tools and technologies.

• SAFe Program Consultant (SPC)

• Other relevant certifications such as SAFe Agilist (SA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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