Scrum Master

Super Auto Repair; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company in Peterborough is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile practices in their Data Analytics and Engineering teams. This role requires facilitating Scrum ceremonies, coaching team members in Agile principles, and managing stakeholder communication for effective project delivery. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in Agile environments, excellent stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to their Digital Transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and software delivery processes.
• Experience in R&D and data-led innovation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies like Sprint Planning and Daily Stand Ups.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles.
• Manage and support Agile Business Analysts.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Stakeholder management

Agile principles coaching

Azure DevOps

Process mapping

Tools

Jira

UX software

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leader in their field and in the early stages of Digital Transformation to support growth. As part of the transformation, they are reviewing the structure of teams, project delivery and have moved to Agile Methodology. The strategy is focused on technology and innovation. Successful delivery of the strategy will be dependent on effective Research and Development within the Technology department to deliver viable solutions to their clients, both existing and future across current and new markets. The Technology department is circa 50 people and growing. It is split between IT covering Software Development (.net, D365 BC, etc) and infrastructure and a Data team using SAS, MicroStrategy and Power BI with a transition to new Data Engineering tools (potentially Fabric) providing insights internally and for their customers. As part of the future restructure, the business will have 3 Scrum Masters across Dev, Operations and Data. This role will have a primary focus on the Data Engineering side but will be fluid across Development as well.

Job Purpose

It is the responsibility of the Scrum Masters to ensure the effective application of Scrum principles and practices to deliver high-value products. This role facilitates collaboration, removes impediments, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and self organization. Acting as a bridge between the development team, Product Owner, and stakeholders, the Scrum Master promotes transparency, alignment, and adaptability to achieve business objectives.

The specific focus of this role will be in the Data Analytics, Insights and Engineering team. Transitioning to Agile and Scrum with your leadership will enable them to deliver more effectively. But this is not a pure Scrum Master role, you will also be an adept project resource being able to contribute hands on across Business Analysis, Project Management and potentially Testing where projects need all the while owning the Daily Stand ups, ceremonies and implementing Scrum processes across the teams.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives
• Manage impediments raised and efficiently remove any obstacles identified within Sprint
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles
• Track progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders on Technology progress
• Promote continuous improvement and encourage feedback loops with implementation of process enhancements
• Manage Agile Business Analysts and support them to deliver in their roles
• Support the Senior Transformation team in establishing high level requirements, Project Plans and timelines so work can be effectively prioritised based on business requirements
• Act as a Proxy Product Owner as and when it is required by the business
• Oversee the Scrums backlog to ensure it is being correctly maintained, providing an efficient flow of work into the Scrum

Key Core Competencies And Skills

• Experience as a Scrum Master with a proven track record of delivery in an Agile work environment. Certification desirable not essential.
• Exposure to Product or Proxy Product owner responsibilities
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with software delivery processes, DevOps principles, and cross functional team collaboration.
• Experience of process mapping to deliver change using UX software.
• Experience in coaching individuals in agile ways of working and working in a continuous improvement environment
• Experience with Azure Dev Ops is preferred, but experience with other similar systems such as Jira will be considered
• Proven Resilience and adaptability working in a fast-changing environment
• Experience working in R&D and data led innovation
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a business at the early stages of their Digital Transformation to provide a range of project skills and to also implement and drive forward Agile

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