Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Posted 1 week ago by Huntress

£85,000 Per year
Inside
Onsite
BRACKNELL, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND
£75000 - £85000 PER ANNUM

Huntress Group.

Scrum Master

A powerhouse within the professional services industry is looking for a Scrum Master to join their team in Bracknell on an initial 12 month fixed-term contract with the potential for the role to go permanent. The successful Scrum Master will be expected to work onsite 3 days each week and will have the option to work remotely twice per week.

Role Description

Working in the Delivery Centre of Excellence, this role will be involved in a range of digital product outcomes, with the initial Scrum Master assignment focusing in on our exciting developments on the product platform proposition for clients. As part of our investment in the future we are building our digital capability across 2 of our sites in London and Bracknell, with this role being Bracknell based, with some hybrid working.

Our strategy is to put the power of good advice into more hands. To deliver on this promise we are building a new wealth management service for next generation clients; to help them plan and manage their financial future. This service will combine the best of great digital product design and wealth management expertise.

We are looking for a Scrum Master to join a fast paced and exciting programme team. In this role you will be helping our team members communicate, coordinate, and cooperate to assist cross functional teams in meeting their delivery goals. To be successful in this role you will have demonstrated leadership skills, with an ability to motivate and enable teams to self-organise, self-manage, and deliver via effective Lean-Agile practices. Ultimately, you will be accountable for launching great new product experiences that meet our client's needs.

For the right individual with a passion for new technology, this role will provide direct experience of how technology can transform business operations and create innovative wealth management services.

The successful candidate will work across multiple product teams, key technology and business stakeholders and applications. The teams are a mix of colleagues and a third party supplier.

This is a great opportunity for those who are looking for an exciting challenge and an environment that provides opportunities for personal growth.

As a Scrum Master, some of your responsibilities will include:

* Create great outcomes and products that delight our clients and give them a fantastic digital experience
* Create an environment which moves teams towards high performing teams
* Ensure the team remain focussed on what our clients are telling us and help drive innovation across the product
* Coach the Agile team in applying Lean Agile and Scrum to achieve business value
* Facilitate Agile team ceremonies & practices
* Work to remove impediments and blockers for the team
* Coach stakeholders in expectations from Lean Agile and Scrum Framework
* Ensure key stakeholders are active in relevant ceremonies
* Ensure the goals, scope and product domain are understood by everyone within the team
* Utilise techniques for effective backlog management, including the creation of clear user journeys
* Work with the Product Owner, Business Analysts and teams to ensure the backlog is current and prioritised

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

* Minimum 3 years Scrum Master experience
* Knowledge of multiple agile methodologies and frameworks (eg Scrum, Kanban)
* Knowledge of software development lifecycle
* Ability to lead, coach and influence team in adopting the Lean Agile principles
* Ability to ensure the appropriate use of Scrum/Kanban process
* Ability to manage complex project(s) simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to foster strong collaboration among team members and help team remove impediments
* Excellent communication in addition to collaboration, analytical and presentation skills; ability to synthesise complex data into actionable presentations / reports and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

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