James Maxwell

James Maxwell has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Most recently, they are working as the Senior Director of Digital Products & Brand at OFFOR Health, Inc. starting in 2022.

Before that, they worked at LeadingAgile from 2020 to 2022, holding multiple roles such as Account Delivery Exec & Product Strategist - Managing Consultant, Product Strategist - Managing Consultant, Product Methodologist - Managing Consultant, and Product Specialist - Senior Consultant. In these roles, they were involved in promoting systems-first Enterprise Agile Transformations, conducting workshops, coaching on Agile, Lean and Product methodologies, and leading the Product Management Community of Practice.

From 2019 to 2020, James worked at Duke Energy Corporation as a Product Manager Coach & Strategist. James was a member of the Core Team within Digital Transformation, co-creating strategies with a focus on human-centered design and team agility. James also coached individual Product Owners and Managers and led their Communities of Practice.

Prior to that, from 2015 to 2019, James worked at Pearson Online & Blended Learning. In this role, they served as a Product Owner - Digital Platforms and Academic Program Manager. James was responsible for managing the development of student information systems and curriculum platforms, as well as collaborating with stakeholders and customers. James also played a founding role in the "Culture Crew" and was involved in various company-wide initiatives.

James also worked as a Geography Teacher at Northease Manor School for a brief period in 2015 and as a Faculty lead for Humanities, Head of Geography, and Master Teacher at Roedean School, Brighton from 2014 to 2015. James led a Humanities Faculty, designed study programs, and worked on improving teaching and learning quality.

Additionally, they worked as the Head of Geography at Quintin Kynaston in 2014, where they led a large department and organized geography field trips. From 2010 to 2013, James worked as the Head of Geography and Maths/Physics/Chemistry Tutor at Duff Miller College. James taught A-level subjects, led field trips, and played a key role in marketing and recruitment.

Earlier in their career, James worked as a Geography Teacher at Benenden School in 2010 and as a Teacher of Humanities at City of London Academy from 2008 to 2009. James taught various subjects and led on faculty and behavioral management strategies.

Overall, James Maxwell has a strong background in digital product management, agile transformations, and teaching, with experience in leading teams and implementing innovative strategies.

James Maxwell has a Master of Education (MEd) degree from IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society. James also has a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Geography and an MA Cantab degree in Geography, both from the University of Cambridge. Prior to attending university, James attended Tonbridge School. In addition to their formal education, James has obtained various certifications, including the Innovation Leadership Accelerator Program, Braintrust Facilitator Training, Design Sprint Training, Value Driven Product Ownership, Dashboard in a Day - PowerBI Training, Product Lifecycle Training, Strategy Toolkit for Qualifications Training, Assessment Design Principles Training, and Market Research Training.