Daniel Grindrod

Technical program delivery of a compliance-related program which involved the technical collaboration in decommissioning, migration and supportive back-office tools. Acted as the glue by increasing collaboration between distributed teams in product, tech, business and other departments to deliver this initiative. Responsible for the budgetary forecasting, C-level stakeholder management and reporti

During a rapid organisational scale-up phase, drove an agile transformation by implementing agile process enablement across multiple teams at various maturity levels. Utilised a hybrid SAFe model, which allowed for the incremental delivery of multiple programs and continuous improvements. Reporting and governance were through Jira and Confluence.

Implemented an enterprise-wide digital transformation program using dual-track agile and Scrum at Scale. Oversaw the transition of the organisation to utilise team topologies and micro-services. Aligned and coordinated multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders, tracking delivery health utilising DORA-inspired metrics.

Responsible for the launch and go-to-market initiatives in Germany relating to a free video on demand (VOD) ad-based streaming service, followed shortly by a premium subscription VOD offering. Successfully launched the product internationally to the Austrian market. Monitored budgets, managed risks, and ensured timely delivery across various platforms.

Delivered a global automotive initiative through agile adoption across distributed teams. Focused on stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and process optimisation to enhance program outcomes. Developed agile training workshops for business and product teams.

Led an agile transformation across engineering, product, and business teams. Scaled agile frameworks, optimised delivery processes, and coached leadership to drive flexibility and continuous improvement.

Oversaw the agile transformation in a global financial services firm. Enabled delivery optimisation, scaled agile practices, and aligned product and engineering teams with business strategy.

Delivered a cross-functional SaaS initiative consisting of various platforms such as iOS, Android and web through the implementation of agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe). Improved delivery efficiency by 20% and established initiative OKRs and KPIs.

Led strategic digital programme delivery using agile methodologies. Improved delivery speed by implementing performance governance and aligning technical execution with business objectives.

Coordinated organisation-wide releases across 15+ teams, ensuring seamless release delivery. Led release readiness reviews, identifying and mitigating risks to maintain a consistent delivery cadence.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree focusing on Business and Marketing principles. Gained foundational knowledge in market analysis, consumer behavior, and strategic business operations.

Obtained a Diploma in Business and Finance, covering essential aspects of financial management, economic principles, and business administration. Developed skills in financial analysis and strategic planning.

Achieved NVQ Level 3 in Management, demonstrating proficiency in managing teams, resources, and operational processes. Focused on practical application of management theories in a professional setting.