Scrum Master - V05388

CSFI About CSFI Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 128,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Scrum Master for a contract role. This position involves collaborating with product owners, coaching teams, and removing impediments to improve workflow. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Agile methodologies and relevant qualifications such as PSM1/CSM. The contract is entry-level with a focus on modern technology in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to use appropriate toolsets, such as Atlassian suite.
• Strong leadership behaviours.
• Keep things simple and communicate with clarity.
• Promote collaboration within teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with product owners to refine product backlog.
• Remove impediments for the development team.
• Assess the Scrum maturity of the team.
• Build a trusting and psychologically safe environment.

Skills

Lean/Agile methodologies

Atlassian suite

Leadership

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

PSM1/CSM Qualifications or relevant experience

APM qualification or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

SharePoint

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Warton, Preston (3-4 days onsite per week)

Duration: 12 Month Contract

Rate: £61.57 per hour umbrella (Isnide IR35)

Overview

We an opportunity to join BAE Systems as a Scrum Master within the Air Project Management Team. The roles sit within Dreadnought Team where you will be at the forefront of modern technology.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working closely with product owners and other stakeholders to help them better understand their requirements and help the product owner define and maintain a well refined product backlog
• Removing impediments so the development team can focus on the work at hand; or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to help them
• Using data collected from the development team to develop a picture of areas of success and improvement using the chosen system.
• Assessing the Scrum maturity of the team/organisation, and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organisation
• Building a trusting and psychologically safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on problem solving

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of using Lean/Agile/Traditional techniques and methodologies

Skills

• Ability to use appropriate toolsets, such as the Atlassian suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Office applications and develop and act on appropriate metrics
• Displays strong leadership behaviours
• Has the ability to keep things simple and remove complexity - Communicates with clarity, brevity and simplicity, sets simple, tangible priorities, eliminates complexity for faster customer delivery
• Explores different ways of doing things by delegating decision making effectively, exploring options in order to overcome obstacles and responds quickly to changing business circumstances.
• Understands and promotes collaboration

Qualifications

• PSM1/CSM Qualifications or relevant experience
• APM qualification, or similar

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Strategic Management Services

Preston, England, United Kingdom

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