Scrum Master – Leeds – Tech & Services Firm with a Global Reach – REF 570

Interface Recruitment UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to manage multiple technology projects. You will leverage Agile and SCRUM methodologies to drive project milestones, ensuring timely and quality delivery. The ideal candidate has significant experience in technology project management and communication skills, along with Scrum Master experience. This role offers a dynamic work environment in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Previous Technology Project experience running multiple teams.
• Experience as a Scrum Master for at least one year.
• Good communication skills with different departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex agile projects.
• Act as Scrum Master for development teams.
• Drive governance aligned to industry standards.

Skills

Technology Project Management

SCRUM

Agile Methodologies

Budget Management

Communication

Time Management

Tools

JIRA

Target Process

Job description

Overview

Role: To manage multiple technology projects and work streams within technology to drive delivery of key project milestones utilising both PRINCE2 and SCRUM/Agile Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of complex agile projects, establishing, and controlling project constraints and scope.
• Act as Scrum Master for one or more development teams, servicing the company’s main products/tech projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of project management to ensure a quality and on time delivery of technology projects.
• Drive governance aligned to industry standard frameworks (PRINCE2 and Agile).
• Develop and maintain project plans and documentation such as highlight reports, risk logs, action plans and key dependencies.
• Track and report on project budgets, timelines and key Agile project performance metrics.
• Forecast the numbers of deliverables possible in an iteration, which is based on evidence and reliable source.
• Understand and apply correct escalation paths for department-specific or cross-departmental issues that place the projects at any kind of risk.
• Challenge, support and make others accountable within the technology department who need to deliver against projects.
• Guide the team on how to develop and test high quality Products.
• Proactively contribute towards the success of the development and test team(s) on a daily basis.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Burn down techniques, Stand-ups, Planning Sessions, Retrospectives Refinement Sessions and Product Backlog management with Product Owners).
• Assist with internal and external communication, improving transparency, and growing business trust in development.
• Arrange demos and decision-making processes in order to ensure quick inspection and business acceptance.

Essential

• Previous Technology (Infrastructure and Software Development) Project/SCRUM experience running multiple teams/projects simultaneously.
• Experience playing the Scrum Master role for at least one year for a software development team that was diligently applying Scrum/Agile principles, practices, and theory.
• Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.
• Appreciation of the SDLC for a product.
• Good communicator, who bridges the gap between development team members and different departments within the company.
• Time management/prioritisation skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Problem solving.
• Experience of a fast paced, environment, working to tight deadlines.
• Budget Management.

Desirable

• Scrum Master certification.
• PRINCE 2.
• Knowledge and use of software like Target Process / JIRA.