Scrum Master

At AQA were committed to advancing education and were committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and its our people who make this happen.Scrum MasterFixed Term Contract: 18 monthsMilton Keynes: 45200 - 50000Hybrid minimum 2 days per week in officeImagine a role where you transform education by ensuring millions of students receive their GCSE and A-level results seamlessly. Join us in the Assessment Technology group and make a real impactAre you passionate about Agile and Scrum methodologies Ready to drive efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to be at the forefront of educational technology we want you on our team.As a Scrum Master in our Scanning & Marking department youll be coaching and mentoring teams facilitating key events and driving strategic product changes. With at least 3 years of experience and a Certified Scrum Master qualification youll leverage and improve your knowledge of Essential SAFe PI Planning and Agile Release Train. Your role will include:Coaching scrum teams in Scrum and Scaled Agile practicesExperience using Azure DevOps for work managementPromoting continuous process improvement for greater efficiencyFacilitating ART events and Scrum ceremoniesAssisting Product Owners in backlog prioritisation and PI planningMonitoring performance and tracking progressAttending Scrum of Scrums meetings for alignmentRemoving impediments and managing risksCreating a trusting environment for problem-solvingYoull report to the Lead Scrum Master and be integral to our mission of delivering operational excellence. Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps and a high standard of communication organisational and relationship-building skills are essential.Whats in it for youGenerous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave increasing to 30 days with service plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.Flexible Working: A 35-hour week with the empowerment to deliver requirements of your role when it suits everyone.Competitive Pension Scheme: Excellent contributory pension plan (6% - 11.5% based on your contribution).Your health and wellbeing: BUPA private medical insurance gym membership/ access and free access to the Headspace app.Other benefits: Life assurance salary sacrifice and an enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.What Youll Bring:Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with scrum teams and the management team.Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.Proven experience facilitating scrum teamsReady to applyIf the role looks of interest and you would like to apply please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written responseClosing date for applications will beSunday 5th October.We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.#PRO22At AQA we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyoneregardless of religion ethnicity gender identity or expression age disability sexual orientation or backgroundis valued respected and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language avoid stereotypes and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.Full Job DescriptionSummaryPurpose:Responsible for facilitation of Scaled Agile and Scrum events and ceremonies. Responsible for ensuring our Scrum & Essential Scaled Agile processes are followed by scrum teams you facilitate. Inspiring a culture of trust learning innovation continuous improvement and collective :Responsible for facilitation of Scaled Agile and Scrum events and ceremonies. Responsible for ensuring our Scrum & Essential Scaled Agile processes are followed by scrum teams you facilitate. Inspiring a culture of trust learning innovation continuous improvement and collective ownership.Activities:Coach members of scrum teams you facilitate in the use of Scrum and Essential Scaled Agile practices & values and be an evangelist in these areas.Create efficiency through promotion of continuous process improvement.Facilitate events and meetings for Agile Release Train (ART) events and Scrum Product Increment (PI) planning to ensure that the near-term roadmap is clearly definedDriving PI execution managing performance tracking and communicating progressEngaging in Scrum of Scrums meetings to ensure all product delivery teams are alignedEscalating impediments managing risk and driving delivery improvement.Remove impediments and act as a safeguard for the scrum teams you facilitate.Regularly assess the Scrum Maturity of the teams you facilitate and coach them to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace.Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame retribution or being judged with an emphasis on healing and problem-solving.Report upward to the Lead Scrum Master as required.To be successful in this role you will need to know:Have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Scrum MasterKnowledge of Essential SAFe; PI Planning and Agile Release Train.Certified Scrum Master (essential)Expert knowledge of Azure DevOps; work item management backlog refinement creating Azure DevOs queries maintaining dashboards setting up sprints and running Scrum Ceremonies.Software development lifecycleHigh standard of written and oral communication.Excellent organisational skillsRelationship building skillsAssertiveness Key Skills Dermatology,Communication,Excel,Furniture,Airlines,Jboss Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 45200 - 50000