Ravi Jay

Head of Agile Delivery

Professional Overview
Ravi Jay is a seasoned Agile transformation leader with a proven track record of driving business impact through the successful implementation of Agile practices. As the Head of Agile Delivery at Jaguar Land Rover, he is responsible for leading the company's Agile transformation initiatives, optimizing delivery workflows, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Head of Agile Delivery at Jaguar Land Rover, Ravi is instrumental in aligning the organization's technology solutions with its strategic business objectives. He oversees the successful delivery of Agile-driven projects, ensuring that cross-functional teams collaborate effectively and deliver value at pace. Ravi's leadership has been crucial in enhancing the company's operational efficiency, reducing time-to-market, and improving customer satisfaction.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Ravi held several senior positions in the Agile transformation space. As the Director of Agile Transformation at North Highland, he spearheaded the company's Agile service offerings, driving successful implementation across a diverse client portfolio. Earlier, as the UK Lead for Agile Transformation at North Highland, he played a pivotal role in establishing the firm's Agile practice and expanding its reach within the UK market.

Ravi's career trajectory also includes his tenure as a Senior Manager in Accenture's Digital practice, where he leveraged his expertise in Agile methodologies to support the digital transformation efforts of leading organizations. Additionally, he co-founded and served as the Chief Digital Officer and Agile Coach at myMzone, a start-up focused on developing innovative software solutions.

Academic Background
Ravi holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the prestigious Chalmers University of Technology, where he also served as the IT Manager for the Chalmers Student Union.

Areas of Expertise

• Agile project management and delivery

• Organizational transformation and change management

• Agile coaching and mentoring

• Digital product development

• Cross-functional team leadership

• Stakeholder management and collaboration

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Ravi has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive measurable business results through the successful implementation of Agile practices. His contributions have included improving development velocity by 30%, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 25%, and delivering complex, mission-critical projects within tight timelines.

Conclusion
Ravi's extensive experience in Agile transformation, coupled with his strong leadership skills and deep technical expertise, make him a valuable asset to Jaguar Land Rover. As the Head of Agile Delivery, he is poised to continue driving innovation and operational excellence within the organization, while also contributing to the broader Agile community through thought leadership and industry engagement.