Data Scrum Master - Temporary (up to 24 months)

RNLI; Poole; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifesaving organization in the UK is seeking a Data Scrum Master to lead and empower data teams in transforming how they manage data product development. This role involves facilitating Scrum practices, collaborating cross-functionally to define requirements, and promoting Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate is an effective team player with a deep understanding of Agile frameworks and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join us to help save lives with quality data.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cashplan

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices.
• Experience in facilitating Scrums and coaching teams in Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrums and ensure adherence to Agile principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements.
• Provide leadership and support to the data team.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies within the team.
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of improvement.
• Utilize tools like Azure DevOps to manage sprint progress.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scrum practices

Effective team player

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure DevOps (ADO)

Job description

About us

Our purpose is simple: to do everything we can to save every one. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day. We’re looking for a Data Scrum Master to lead and facilitate our data teams, ensuring that our data projects are delivered efficiently and effectively, and that our teams are empowered to perform at their best.

Some of the benefits

• Salary -£41,242 to £48,520 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your Role

As a Data Scrum Master, you will help us to transform the way the RNLI manages its data and data product development by:

• Facilitating Scrums and ensuring the team adheres to Agile principles and practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand and define data requirements and user stories.
• Providing leadership and support to the team, ensuring that we develop and maintain a best practice approach in the use of our DataOps techniques and tools.
• Driving the adoption of Agile methodologies within the data team and championing the benefits this will bring to the RNLI.
• Removing impediments and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Utilising tools such as Azure DevOps (ADO) to manage and track sprint progress and performance.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has a sound understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum practices, and wants to share their skills with others, leading and developing a small but dedicated department. You believe in a growth mindset, failing fast principles, and are probably looking for the chance to use your in-depth skills and experience in an organisation where you can really make a difference and save lives.

You’ll be:

• An effective team player with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Experienced in facilitating Scrums and coaching teams in Agile practices using tools like ADO.

Other organisations may call this role Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Data Project Manager.

So, as a Data Scrum Master, you will have the skills to really make a difference, supporting us in giving our people the quality information they need to save lives. To find out if this could be the role for you, please apply via the button shown.