Suze Chomo
North East,UK
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in enterprise agile transformation, organisational design, and target operating models. Demonstrates proficiency in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and excels in executive coaching and leadership agility. Skilled in business agility assessments, stakeholder engagement, and governance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and value stream optimisation. Adept at managing high-value projects and IT/tech-enabled change management, leveraging extensive product lifecycle knowledge and agile methodologies. Committed to mentoring and coaching future leaders while driving business planning initiatives.
Seasoned professional with focus on delivering strategic solutions and driving business growth. Capable of identifying opportunities, creating tailored strategies, and implementing innovative approaches to solve complex challenges. Specialises in fostering strong client relationships and providing expert advice to enhance operational efficiency and performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Digital Transformation / Change Consultant
Coventry Building Society
Coventry
02.2021 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with transformation professionals to drive enterprise-scale Agile transformations and culture change. Delivered multi-year Agile transformations increasing delivery predictability by 30%. Designed Agile Target Operating Models for Banking, Pharma, and Engineering. Coached senior executives, improved maturity, and built internal Agile Academies.
- Facilitated workshops focused on skill development, boosting staff morale and productivity.
- Delivered customised training programmes to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
- Identified areas for improvement in corporate structure, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Led the implementation of innovative technologies for increased productivity.
- Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
- Provided expert advice on organisational change, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships through effective communication and engagement methods.
- Collaborated with a variety of industry professionals for effective project delivery.
- Devised detailed project plans with clear milestones, encouraging team focus and direction.
- Encouraged development of clear objectives and action plans.
Enterprise Agile Digital Transformation Coach
Rolls Royce PLC
Derby
04.2019 - 02.2024
- Coordinated End to End Agile Consulting, Championed Continuous Improvement and Software Application Cost Rationalisation and Tooling adaptation of MS Azure DevOps; To realise over £3m in cost saving and multiple strategic business units adoption and practice of agile methods.
Agile Coach
Civil Aerospace, Rolls Royce PLC
Derby, Derby
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led multi-sector enterprise change programmes spanning IT, business operations, and digital transformation. Delivered initiatives exceeding £50M portfolio value and introduced Agile practices globally.
- Championed value-based decision-making process, aligning business goals with development efforts.
- Coached teams for better collaboration and efficient workflow.
- Promoted cross-functional collaboration, fostering a sense of unity among team members.
- Encouraged feedback culture that led to improvements in product quality.
- Resolved conflicts within teams, leading to a harmonious work environment.
- Streamlined process workflows for increased efficiency and productivity.
- Enhanced communication across departments with the implementation of Kanban boards.
- Mentored junior team members to strengthen their understanding of Agile practices.
- Fostered an environment of continuous improvement, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Implemented pair programming techniques which reduced code errors.
- Improved team productivity by implementing Agile methodologies.
- Facilitated sprint planning sessions for timely completion of projects.
- Applied lean principles to reduce waste in processes.
- Assisted Product Owners in backlog creation and prioritisation, ensuring strategic alignment.
- Guided teams to adopt Agile mindset, resulting in improved adaptability.
- Conducted workshops on Agile practices, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
Change and Quality Assurance Manager / Scrum Master / Project Manager / Software Test Engineer / Business Development Manager
Several, Including Parexel International and Police Force.
Nottingham, Nottingham
01.2002 - 01.2019
- Change and Quality Assurance Manager / Scrum Master / Project Manager / Software Test Engineer / Business Development Manager across Engineering, Intelligence, Banking and Manufacturing sectors.
Education
MBA - Finance & Entrepreneurship
De Montfort University
LeicesterBSc. - Economics & Education
University of Ilorin
NigeriaSkills
- Enterprise Agile Transformation (SAFe/ Lean Portfolio Management) Organisational Design & Target Operating Models (TOMs) Executive Coaching & Leadership Agility Scaled Agile Framework SAFe (SPC, RTE, Scrum Master) Business Agility Assessments & Roadmaps Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Continuous Improvement & Value Stream Optimisation
- Product lifecycle knowledge
- Knowledge of agile methodologies
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership influence
- Presentation excellence
- High-value project management
- Business planning
- IT/tech-enabled change management
Websites
Certification
SAFe Practice Consultant (SPC) | ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) | ICAgile Certified Professional – Agile Team Facilitation (ICP-ATF) | SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) | SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) | International Software Testing Qualification Board (ISTQB)
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Director – Rudby Hall hotel (2025 – Present) Conceived and operated a boutique hospitality business, leading planning, finance, and marketing. Applied Agile principles to product iteration and customer experience to achieve
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Digital Transformation / Change Consultant
Coventry Building Society
02.2021 - 11.2024
Enterprise Agile Digital Transformation Coach
Rolls Royce PLC
04.2019 - 02.2024
Agile Coach
Civil Aerospace, Rolls Royce PLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
Change and Quality Assurance Manager / Scrum Master / Project Manager / Software Test Engineer / Business Development Manager
Several, Including Parexel International and Police Force.
01.2002 - 01.2019
MBA - Finance & Entrepreneurship
De Montfort University
BSc. - Economics & Education
University of Ilorin