Scrum Master
Universal Music Group
Kings Cross, UKThis was removed by the employer on 3/9/2020 8:22:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Description
Job title: Scrum Master
Responsible to: Director, Java Engineering Programme
Department: UMPG Global Technology
Location of work: 4 Pancras Square, Kings Cross
The A Side: A Day in The Life
A typical day will be spent working with multiple teams (remote and onsite) to ensure each team has everything they need to deliver high quality software. Each team is currently working within the Scrum framework in two week sprints however we are not dogmatic about our approach, we release as and when stories are complete so some days the teams will make multiple releases to production.
You will be working with skilled developers, product owners and testers and a key element in being successful in this role is the ability to really listen to the team members to help navigate the challenges the teams face.
The B Side: Skills & Experience
Be Collaborative
• Lead the collaborative, dynamic planning process for each sprint, helping Scrum team
• members to prioritise and self-organise around the work that needs to be completed against their capabilities and capacities
• Facilitate the regular team agile meetings such as Sprint Planning, Daily Stand Ups, Sprint Review and Sprint Retrospectives
• Mentoring and coaching members to ensure all are focused on a common goal and working with an Agile mind-set
• Remove impediments/blockers to the Scrum team in order for continuous smooth development
Personal Specification
Necessary
• Experience working as a Scrum Master
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Experience in the Scrum Master role for multiple software development teams at one time
• Experience working with remote teams
Desirable
• Knowledge of other Agile approaches
• Awareness and experience with widely successful Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games
• Applicable knowledge of the technologies used by the team
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills
• A technical background would be very advantageous
Bonus Tracks: Your Benefits
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 paid days of annual leave
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Dental and Travel Insurance options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Cars
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
Just So You Know…
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.