Job Description:

Contract: Permanent/CDI

Segment: Global Royal Canin

Location: Aimargues (30 min from Montpellier)

In partnership with the Program Managers, Delivery Lead, Design Lead & Business teams, the Agile Program Lead is responsible for leading and facilitating Agile in Digital Programs by providing guidance, coaching, and coordination to a team of Scrum Masters and their associated Agile teams. This role involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and alignment to ensure the successful delivery of digital products and solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer/ Senior Scrum Master or similar leadership role in Agile software development.

• Scrum Master and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certifications preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and practices, with expertise in Scrum and Kanban methodologies.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong communication and presentation skills in English (written and spoken).

• Experience on Digital Service, Digital app. and/or e Commerce  projects

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support a team of Scrum Masters, providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Oversee Scrum Master activities, ensuring that Agile principles and practices are followed effectively.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and Program Manager to define the program backlog and prioritize features, epics, and stories.

• Ensure alignment with the organization's strategic objectives and roadmap.

• Facilitate and lead Release Planning events, including Program Increment (PI) planning, ensuring alignment of teams and stakeholders.

• Monitor and track the progress of PI objectives, addressing any impediments that may hinder the release.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing processes and practices that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

• Act as a liaison between Programs, other teams in the Ecosystem, stakeholders, and senior management, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

• Define and track relevant metrics and key performance indicators to measure the success and health of the Program.

• Present regular reports to leadership on the status of releases, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks that may impact the successful delivery of program increments.

• Develop and execute risk management strategies in collaboration with teams.

What can you expect from Mars?

• At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship. 

• As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.

• An environment where you are empowered to be proactive and to take initiatives to make a difference.

• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office!  

• A unique and ideal work environment to become the leader in health through nutrition for cats and dogs!

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.