Scrum Master

Pontoon; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon in Manchester is seeking a passionate Scrum Master with Financial Services experience to guide agile teams and foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and value delivery.

You will coach teams in Scrum principles, remove impediments, and promote servant leadership, working four days per week in the office and supporting the Product Owner with backlog refinement and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team applying Scrum in practice.
• Experience within a Financial Services organisation; fund accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution and continual improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams in agile practises and values to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate self-organisation and help teams fill gaps in Scrum frameworks.
• Assess team Scrum maturity and coach growth at a comfortable pace.
• Remove impediments and assist teams in resolving issues.
• Create a safe environment for open discussion without blame.
• Facilitate discussions and conflict resolution for productive collaboration.
• Improve internal and external communication, increasing transparency.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog grooming and maintenance.
• Lead by example with servant leadership and unwavering team support.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Servant leadership

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Continual improvement

Agile techniques

User Stories

Backlog grooming

Team coaching

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master - Financial Services

Location: Manchester, 4 days per week in the office

Contract length: 12 Months

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Scrum Master with experience in Financial Services to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organisation that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will guide teams through Agile practises, fostering an environment that delights customers and promotes self-organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure customer satisfaction by guiding teams in the effective application of Agile/Scrum practises and values.
• Facilitate self-organisation within teams, empowering them to identify and fill gaps in Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Assess the Scrum maturity of teams and coach them to higher levels, ensuring growth at a comfortable pace.
• Remove impediments and assist teams in finding personnel to resolve issues effectively.
• Build a safe and trusting environment where team members can raise concerns without fear of blame or judgement.
• Facilitate discussions and conflict resolution to ensure productive collaboration.
• Enhance internal and external communication, improving transparency and radiating information effectively.
• Support the Product Owner in grooming and maintaining the product backlog.
• Lead by example with a servant leadership style, providing unwavering support to the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master for a software development team, diligently applying Scrum principles, practises, and theory.
• Previous experience within a Financial Services organisation. Experience within Fund Accounting preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and continual improvement.
• Knowledge of various techniques to bridge gaps in the Scrum approach, including burndown techniques and retrospective formats.
• Familiarity with other Agile methodologies such as XP, Kanban, and Crystal, among others.
• Proficiency in widely recognised Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, and Agile Games.
• Solid understanding of the technologies utilised by the team.
• Previous managerial experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation. The employer fosters a culture of innovation and values the contributions of each team member. With a commitment to professional development and personal growth, this role is perfect for a dedicated Scrum Master looking to advance their career while making a difference.

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