Data Scrum Master - Temporary (up to 24 months)

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization in the UK seeks a Data Scrum Master to transform data management and product development. You will facilitate Agile practices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead data projects to empower teams. Your role is pivotal in delivering efficient data projects that save lives. The position offers a salary between £41,242 and £48,520, with flexible working options and generous benefits including annual leave and a strong pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cash plan

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience in facilitating Scrums and coaching teams in Agile practices.
• Effective team player with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrums and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Collaborate with teams to define data requirements.
• Provide leadership and support to the data team.
• Drive the adoption of Agile methodologies within the data team.
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Utilize tools like Azure DevOps to manage sprint progress.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum practices

Problem-solving

Azure DevOps

Team facilitation

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

As a Data Scrum Master, you will help us to transform the way the RNLI manages its data and data product development by:

Responsibilities

• Facilitating Scrums and ensuring the team adheres to Agile principles and practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and define data requirements and user stories.
• Providing leadership and support to the team, ensuring that we develop and maintain a best practice approach in the use of our DataOps techniques and tools.
• Driving the adoption of Agile methodologies within the data team and championing the benefits this will bring to the RNLI.
• Removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Utilising tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage and track sprint progress and performance.
• We're looking for someone who has a sound understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices, and wants to share their skills with others, leading and developing a small but dedicated department. You believe in a growth mindset, failing fast principles, and are probably looking for the chance to use your in-depth skills and experience in an organisation where you can really make a difference and save lives.
• An effective team player with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Experienced in facilitating Scrums and coaching teams in Agile practices using tools like ADO.
• Our purpose is simple: to do everything we can to save every one. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day. We're looking for a Data Scrum Master to lead and facilitate our data teams, ensuring that our data projects are delivered efficiently and effectively, and that our teams are empowered to perform at their best.
• Salary -£41,242 to £48,520 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan