Scrum Master

Barnett Waddingham•Cheltenham Township, PA

About The Position

The SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pensions) business is a key growth area for Barnett Waddingham. As a Scrum Master in the SIPP360 team, you will facilitate and oversee the Scrum Teams developing our SIPP platforms. Working with our agile Development Teams, you will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of existing software as well as the development and progression of our exciting new product designed to accelerate our ambitious business growth plans. Reporting to the Software Delivery Manager and as a key person in the Scrum Development team, you will work alongside highly skilled peers in business and technology. You will have ample opportunity to influence direction and, quality.

Requirements

Experience in agile methodologies and scrum techniques, with excellent communication and team leadership skills
Proven experience as a Scrum Master working with multiple software development teams
The ability to prioritise business results and understand how to achieve them given timeframes and resources
An understanding of technical tasks with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both internally and externally
Understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and microservice architecture
A Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification
Relevant GCSE, A level or degree qualifications or proven experience in a similar role
The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to deliver quality solutions
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to grasp detailed requirements/issues and propose innovative, quality solutions
A structured, analytical approach to work and problem solving

Responsibilities

Work with the Product Owner on backlog grooming, prioritisation and maintenance of the product backlog
Utilise broad leadership skills to build trust, promote commitment, ensure accountability and maintain focus on delivery
Facilitate daily stand-up, sprint planning, sprint demo and retrospective meetings
Help the team to avoid or navigate blockers and interferences that may hinder project progress
Facilitate discussions, decision making, and conflict resolution among the team members
Monitor project progress and performance, reporting progress and findings to stakeholders
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality delivery throughout the software development lifecycle
Assess the Scrum maturity of the team, coaching the unit to achieve higher levels of maturity
Ensure a conducive environment for the team, enabling members to work efficiently and effectively
Assist with the implementation of Scrum frameworks and Agile principles
Ensure the team adheres to an agreed implementation of Scrum theory, practices, and rules

Benefits

Competitive discretionary annual bonus
Generous pension scheme
Core benefits for you including private medical cover, life assurance, group income protection, and up to 30 days holiday per year with holiday trading
A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit you (and your family) including an electric car leasing scheme, tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, Sports Allowance – we pay up to 50% of your gym/sports membership (up to 50 pm), travel insurance, paid volunteering, and a broad range of retailer discounts

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