Agile Delivery Leader, Azure Engineering

ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential. We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers. ROLE PROFILE: As an Agile Delivery Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of Agile Delivery Managers to drive the adoption and implementation of modern agile practices to optimise our engineering performance. Your expertise in agile methodologies, technical skills, and strong leadership behaviours will enable you to guide complex global teams and stakeholders in delivering high-quality products and services while promoting efficiency and innovation. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: • Serve as a Senior Manager within the Cloud & Productivity Engineering function, responsible for enabling LSEG to be successful with Cloud & DevOps technologies • Delivering modern technology solutions in an Agile way, leading cross functional planning and overseeing execution with disciplined processes • Lead Agile transformation initiatives to develop our ways of working to improve speed, quality, predictability & reliability • Line Manage a small team of Agile Delivery Managers, in line with LSEG values and people leader processes • Oversee the facilitation of consistent agile processes and ensure their effectiveness, including portfolio backlogs, cross functional planning and value stream optimisation. • Champion the consistent application of performance metrics and tooling to create transparency and diagnose warning signs. • Contribute to the wider running of the business, including resource planning, budgeting, reporting and operational tasks such as achieving compliance to LSEG policies. • Serve as an advocate for agile adoption and enable the growth in agile maturity by identifying the stepping stones of change that lead to a high performing operation • Mature our organisations use of AI solutions in support of performance optimisation WHAT YOU'LL BRING: • Engineering leadership and Agile transformation experience, generating measurable performance improvement • Demonstrable experience in leading teams of people as line manager • Significant Experience of working with Agile above the team level and scaling frameworks, getting multiple teams working together (e.g. Scrum of Scrums, LESS, SAFE etc • Experience in influencing senior technology leaders to innovate processes and tools for optimising performance • Excellent communication and leadership skills to inspire and guide teams. • Ability to drive change and foster an agile culture within the organization. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Proven experience working in Engineering management roles within a Cloud & DevOps Technology function • Demonstrable experience in leading Agile transformation efforts with measurable improvements in performance • AI literacy skills, capable of creating and utilising AI agents in a controlled way • Experience in hands on, software engineering roles to form a solid foundation of software engineering practice • Proven people leader experience as first line manager of small teams • Demonstrable experience in delivering technology solutions in an Agile way, leading cross functional planning events and other Agile ceremonies • Advanced MS PowerPoint skills distilling complex topics into clear and engaging visuals • Ability to influence senior business stakeholders with a high degree of professional maturity and resilience WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: • Opportunity to lead and shape the organization's agile delivery practices at scale • Influence in establishing and maintaining agile standards and best practices. • Collaborative and innovative work environment. • Continuous learning and growth in the field of agile methodologies. • Impactful role in driving successful agile transformations in delivery of modern technology solutions • Competitive compensation package and benefits. • Recognition for your contributions to the organization's success. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is a blended office/remote working Career Stage: Manager London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information: Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.