Agile Chapter Lead

Hotelbeds is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team Our people, Team Hotelbeds, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Based in Valencia, Palma, or remotely from another location, reporting to the Chief Product & Technology Officer and part of the TLT (Technology Leadership Team), the incoming Agile chapter lead will lead 3 key areas of responsibilities at the function and thought leadership level:
Accountable for the transformation to agility within the product & tech function
- Define and execute an organisational design fit for our now and our future based on our evolving needs with a focus on optimisation and adaption
- Create a scaled agile framework for Hotelbeds starting with SAFE and adapting the methodology to work for Hotelbeds in an optimised model
- Creating the practices, ways of working and transformational activities required for the teams to mature in their product & agile practices and capabilities
- Direct oversight of the agile team including agile coaches and scrum masters
- Coaching, nurturing and influencing senior leadership in the company for a successful operating model based on agile practices

Accountable for the transformation to business agility within the wider Hotelbeds organisation
- Creating the practices, ways of working and transformational activities required for the teams to mature in their product & agile practices and capabilities
- Direct oversight of the agile team including agile coaches and scrum masters
- Coordinating and executing the educational programme needed company wide to bring the Hotelbeds agile way of working (adapted SAFE) to life

Design and implement adoption and health metrics that can be applied to the organisation as a whole
- Identify the necessary markers for adoption and health
- Focus on the design and constant adaption of an accurate and valuable quarterly planning event, focussing on group wide outcome
- Design and implement a method to tie outcome and health naturally together within the Agile framework

Further to these three pillars the role is expected to play a key influencing factor in the TLT as a whole collaborating in the team to deliver excellence.

They will develop a clear vision and lead from the front with their team creating value and support the organization through concrete initiatives. They will set the highest standards in terms of hiring, training, development, and retention. They will act as a mentor to their reports and the wider team, coaching them and helping them to drive exceptional performance within their respective areas of responsibility.

Who we are looking for

This is a unique opportunity to lead a unique pillar in the company’s technology organisation through this exciting next phase of its journey.

Summary of required experience & attributes:

- PEOPLE LEADERSHIP - Will be an inspiring leader capable of leading by example to improve the performance of the entire business in the context of Agility. You will be personally motivated by driving high performance through your teams success and attracting new talent into the business through your strong ambition and desire for outcome
- PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN SCALED TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS - Will have worked with broad technology teams within global businesses. You will have outstanding stakeholder navigation skills.
- TRANSFORMATION EXPERIENCE - Will have spent time in a business going through significant transformation, and will have played a key role in driving and evolving new behaviours, processes and approaches based on Agile principles. You will have an unstoppable energy for change and adaptability fulfilled by your ability to take any team on the journey with you.
- STRATEGIC ABILITY, STRONG STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT- Will be a clear and effective communicator, comfortable working with and influencing a wide range of peers and stakeholders. You will not be afraid of challenging environments and will be motivated to take resistant colleagues and transform them to evangelist colleagues
- CULTURE, MISSION & VALUES FIT - Will live and breathe Hotelbeds’ values: Drive Results. Trust in Each Other.