Scrum Master

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for experienced Senior and Midlevel Scrum Masters to join their innovative team in Gaydon, UK. This 12-month contract position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to blend office and remote work. Ideal candidates will have a robust background in Agile methodologies, particularly in the automotive sector, and will play a pivotal role in guiding teams towards self-management and efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment where your expertise in Scrum practices will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master with strong Agile methodologies understanding.
• Experience in Automotive Product Development Hardware delivery.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach team members in self-management and cross-functionality.
• Facilitate Scrum events and ensure they are productive and timely.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Scrum Master Experience

Communication Skills

Coaching Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

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We are seeking experienced Senior and Midlevel Scrum Masters to join our team in Gaydon, UK. This is a 12-month contract position with a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and Automotive Product Development Hardware delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Guide and coach team members in self-management and cross-functionality, emphasizing the importance of communication.
2. Help the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value product increments that meet the Definition of Done.
3. Assist in removing obstacles to the Scrum Team’s progress by managing obstacle board reviews.
4. Ensure all Scrum events are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
5. Help stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work, including tools and processes usage.
6. Evolve new ways to bridge between business tools & processes and Agile Ways of Working (WoW).
7. Ensure synchronization between product groups and vehicle groups for any activity.
8. Govern effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management.
9. Manage the group Product Backlog, ensuring clear and concise Product Backlog items linked to stories, features, and capabilities.
10. Facilitate stakeholder collaboration where necessary.
11. Prepare vehicle team QBR memos in conjunction with SPM, Program Chief, and PGLs.
12. Facilitate Retrospectives, Daily Stand-ups, and Sprint Planning/Backlog refinement to improve team efficiency.
13. Support and lead the resolution of obstacles and align with other squads if necessary.
14. Ensure Agile ceremonies are scheduled and coordinated.
15. Coordinate showcases and ensure they are on time, preparing materials for Group Sync meetings.
16. Support Squad(s) and Group Product Owner in running BRP and Marketplace sessions, including preparing presentation materials.
17. Protect the team from outside interference.
18. Assist the Product Owner with backlog creation & refinement, estimation, roadmap development, and dependency alignment.
19. Drive continuous improvement, transparency, and consistency among teams.
20. Ensure group members can check the status and timing of their stories related to MBIs.
21. Review performance charts each sprint to identify challenges.
22. Contribute to delivery activities through planning and MBI assessments.
23. Promote and solicit timely change requests as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Experience in Automotive Product Development Hardware delivery.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage and resolve obstacles effectively.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about Agile methodologies and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you.