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Scrum Master
- Location Greater London
- Job type Contract
- Salary £500 per day
- Discipline Technology
- Reference J86711
Role Overview
As a Scrum Master, you will ensure that agile and Scrum practices are effectively implemented across teams in alignment within our clients agile Chapter.
You will play a key role in facilitating Scrum events, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving the delivery of high-value solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Agile Leadership: Guide teams in adopting agile best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles.
- Facilitation: Organize and lead Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners to prioritize and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.
- Sprint Execution & Delivery: Manage sprint planning and execution, providing transparency into progress, dependencies, and delivery forecasts.
- Team Productivity: Identify and remove obstacles that may impact team performance, enabling high throughput and efficiency.
- Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on key agile metrics, such as burndown charts, velocity, and delivery forecasts, to drive visibility and informed decision-making.
- Coaching & Mentorship: Support team members in developing agile skills, making effective commitments, and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion agile methodologies, contribute to training initiatives, and drive alignment across teams and business units.
Key Competencies & Behaviors
- Stakeholder Management: Strong relationship-building skills to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Agility & Adaptability: Ability to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and pivot quickly between teams and topics.
- Problem-Solving & Innovation: A proactive mindset, creative problem-solving skills, and a passion for improving ways of working.
- Communication & Facilitation: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and motivate teams.
- Ownership & Accountability: A commitment to delivering results with a sense of responsibility and urgency.
Required Skills & Experience
- Agile Expertise: Hands-on experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and a solid understanding of agile principles.
- Scrum Mastery: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification/experience.
- IT & Delivery Background: Experience in software development, IT project management, or related fields.
- Industry Experience: Exposure to telecommunications, broadband, or OSS/BSS domains (preferred but not essential).
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field (preferred but not mandatory).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an agile environment.