Data Scrum Lead

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy seeks a Data Scrum Lead to manage a scrum team responsible for ingesting essential reference data into the EMEA Data Platform. The ideal candidate will facilitate the scrum process, ensuring efficient software delivery and effective communication with stakeholders. Key requirements include extensive knowledge of Agile methodologies, experience with data governance practices, and strong analytical skills. This hybrid role offers an excellent day rate with a focus on collaboration and precision.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate investment banking reference data.
• Proven track record in running Scrum ceremonies effectively.
• Ability to communicate at all business levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a scrum team ingesting reference data into the EMEA Data Platform.
• Facilitate software delivery from inception to go-live.
• Maintain product backlog and prioritise tasks with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Broad understanding of reference data

Extensive experience with Agile methodologies

Experience with Atlassian JIRA

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Job description

Data Scrum Lead

Duration: 6 Months Possibility for extension)

Location: London/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Overview

This role will manage a scrum team that will ingest required reference data into the EMEA Data Platform for any future consumers within EMEA.

The successful candidate will, amongst other tasks:

• Facilitate efficient and effective software delivery from inception to go-live for the EMEA Data Platform, initial focus will be running the Reference Data Scrum, ingesting reference data into the EMEA Data Platform
• Work with the Product Owners, business stakeholders, data modellers, data engineers, testers and Data Office to deliver a well-planned pipeline of reference data sets
• Use scrum techniques to deliver reference data requirements within a scrum of scrum structure and drive effective outcomes each sprint

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for effective and efficient running of Software Development Scrums consisting of Developers, Testers, Physical Data Modellers, Data Governance and other stakeholders
• Ensure that everyone on the team understands goals, scope, estimates and burndown charts of each iteration
• Maintain product backlog and agree prioritisation with senior stakeholders
• Identify and remove obstacles so that the team members can focus on their immediate tasks
• Keep stakeholders up to date via direct communications, tailored reports and JIRA dashboards
• Escalate any serious challenges to scope, timelines and budget to senior management

Key Skills & Requirements

• Broad and deep understanding of reference data utilised in a corporate investment bank
• Extensive experience of Core Agile methodology experience (Scrum, Scrum of Scrums), including:
  • Running Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
  • Ensures meetings are productive and time‑boxed
  • Educates the team and stakeholders on Scrum principles and Agile practices
  • Helps the team improve continuously and adopt Agile mindsets
  • Supports the team by removing obstacles and enabling progress
  • Experience with using Atlassian JIRA
• Understanding of Data Governance practises and subsequent requirements on IT delivery
• Ability to handle communications at all levels from across the whole business
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, share ideas, and contribute to group discussions
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality work with a focus on accuracy and precision
• Proven ability to work independently on large scale projects while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Exposure to concepts like Data Lakehouse and Medallion Architecture, especially with Databricks as the underlying technology

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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