Description:
A Global Client of ours are seeking a Chapter Lead who will sit at the intersection of people, practice, and performance. This role will form part of a New Centre of Excellence under the People function. Our client is currently in growth mode across multiple regions (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK) which brings opportunity to evolve and mature their people leadership practices.
While we've got strong pockets of technical and delivery capability, we require a more consistent, high-quality people management.
This person will be responsible for building capability and growing individual team members through skills development and career management.
As part of the People function, Chapter Leads understand the functional craft of their people while ensuring our people are equipped to deliver at a high standard across our projects.This is a people management role - it does not deliver project outcomes directly but is essential to how we drive individual accountability and enable delivery excellence across the business.
The role is responsible for:
- People Management and Leadership
- Skills Development & Capability Building
- Career Development & Progression
This model allows us to centralise accountability for how we grow, lead and manage our talent.
The relationships this position builds will vary depending on the seniority and nature of the chapters they support. For a mid-tier developer, the Chapter Lead will typically engage with:
- Developers
- Relevant Scrum Masters and Project Managers
- Functional leaders in Engineering
For more senior, cross-functional, or strategic roles, the Chapter Lead's sphere of engagement could widen to include
- Product, Design, or Ops leadership, depending on what's needed to support that person's development and remove blockers
Duties and Accountabilities:
People Management & Leadership
- Be the go-to person for your chapter members. Run regular employment and career 1:1s and check-ins.