Scrum Master

JORBA; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A SaaS solutions specialist in Coventry is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join their innovative team. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced software development environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in a Scrum Master role along with strong Agile expertise, particularly in the Inventory Management domain. A competitive salary of up to £55k plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Scrum Master role for software development teams.
• Demonstrable expertise in facilitation and conflict resolution.
• Technical background to aid prioritization and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate regular Agile (SAFe) Scrum ceremonies.
• Coach teams to understand and apply Scrum principles.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum principles

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master status

Job description

Overview

Scrum Master - Inventory Management Domain, Agile/ SAFe, Software Development Environment, Agile/ SAFe/ Scrum Teams, Agile/ SAFe/ Scrum Events, Agile/ SAFe/ Scrum Maturity - Hybrid (Coventry) - to £55k + bens

My client has an urgent requirement for an experienced Scrum Master to join a forward-thinking team within a SaaS solutions specialist which is a global leader in its specialist field. With an outstanding record for growth and profitability, this organisation has an unparalleled product suite in a lucrative sector of the SaaS market. Strong Agile expertise and experience of the Inventory Management domain are essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate regular Agile (SAFe) Scrum ceremonies
• Coach your teams to understand and apply Scrum principles and adopt appropriate mindset and behaviours
• Act as a process owner for your teams, driving improvements, maximising efficiencies and increasing autonomy and ownership
• Work closely with Product Owners to make sure sprints as aligned to project goals and the product backlog is maintained
• Motivate and engage the teams and ensure they are focussed on value-based outcomes
• Use strong knowledge of Agile methodologies to enable one or more cross-functional teams to deliver value to clients
• Make use of metrics and measures to drive insight and continuous improvement to ensure that teams can realise their potential
• Ensure that any impediments are made visible and will facilitate resolution of any issues affecting the teams flow

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a Scrum Master role for Software Development teams specifically, delivering commercial applications for demanding clients in an Inventory Management domain
• Demonstrable expertise in facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment and increasing transparency
• Detailed knowledge of an Agile methodology (SAFe, Scrum etc)
• A technical background to aid in prioritisation and best-practice
• Desire to learn new technologies, techniques and approaches and to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills with the ability to motivate and drive teams
• Ideally, educated to at least degree level with certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master status

My client is very progressive and there is an R&D feel about much of their software development work, with the focus on delighting customers and adding extra functionality within rapid timelines. The have embraced the Agile method completely and the role will involve responsibility for looking after 2 Scrum teams so the ability to prioritise and respond quickly will be required.

Essential Recruitment is a specialist IT recruitment business with an in-depth understanding of the rapidly-changing nature of the IT market. We build long-term relationships with our clients and candidates based on our core values of Trust, Integrity and Delivery

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