Lead the Future of Agility at Appear

We are seeking a forward-thinking and results-oriented VP of Agile Excellence to lead and accelerate our ongoing agile transformation, driving agile principles across the organization to deliver high-impact results and improved time-to-market. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is pivotal in aligning agile transformation efforts with the executive management’s vision and broader company objectives. 

About the Role

As the VP of Agile Excellence, you will oversee the development and execution of our agile transformation strategy, fostering operational excellence across all teams. With a focus on scaling agile practices, mentoring teams, and aligning cross-functional efforts, you will drive business agility while ensuring alignment with company objectives. If you thrive in leading change and excel in strategic oversight, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Agile Transformation
  Drive and sustain an enterprise-wide agile transformation, continuously refining the strategy to meet evolving market and business needs.
• Strategic Agile Roadmap
  Develop and implement a scalable agile roadmap, with clear success metrics to elevate performance across all teams.
• Foster Agile Culture
  Collaborate with leadership to embed agile principles into organizational priorities, mentoring teams and championing a culture of flexibility and collaboration.
• Establish an Agile Center of Excellence (ACE)
  Provide training, coaching, and talent development to enhance organizational agility and performance.
• Measure and Improve
  Define and monitor KPIs and agile metrics to evaluate transformation progress, reporting insights to the COO and addressing challenges proactively.
• Champion Innovation
  Stay ahead of industry trends, adopting tools and frameworks to optimize agile methodologies and drive responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in agile transformation, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Certifications in agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum@Scale, Certified Agile Leader) are highly desirable.
• Expertise in agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and scaled agile frameworks.
• Proven success in leading large-scale agile transformations with measurable business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a talent for aligning teams and fostering collaboration.
• Analytical mindset and a data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement.

Why Appear?

• Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our office today!
• Attractively located office at Lysaker with newly refurbished facilities
• Access our on-site gym and enjoy three subsidized canteens offering a variety of delicious options, plus free snacks and fruits.
• Free parking, including complimentary electric car charging and bike storage
• Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.
• Travel and medical insurance coverage
• Full salary during parental leave
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Enjoy a vibrant social culture including regular team-building activities, company events, sponsored communities, and informal after-works.
• Five weeks of annual vacation

Application deadline: January 13th

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.

Our extensive client base, including world-leading content creators like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Formula 1, NHL, and Riot Games, rely on our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with utmost integrity and efficiency. This trust underscores our position at the pinnacle of live production technology, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the critical demands of the most prestigious live events worldwide.

Founded in 2004, Appear has established itself as a leader in the industry. Thanks to our world-renowned team of experts and their relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility, we are at the forefront of innovation in live production technology.

We actively participate with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardisation and foster continuous innovation. Our excellence is internationally recognised through numerous accolades, including the prestigious NAB Excellence in Sustainability Award and TVBEurope’s Best in Market, celebrating our achievements in sustainability and technological leadership.