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We are seeking experienced Senior and Midlevel Scrum Masters to join our team and work with our customer in Gaydon, UK. This is a 12-month contract position with a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in Agile methodologies and Automotive Product Development Hardware delivery experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Guide and coach team members in self-management and cross-functionality, emphasizing the importance of communication.
* Help the Scrum Team focus on creating high-value product increments that meet the Definition of Done.
* Assist in the removal of obstacles to the Scrum Team's progress by managing obstacle board reviews.
* Ensure all Scrum events are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
* Help stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work, including tools and processes usage.
* Evolve new ways to bridge between business tools & processes and Agile Ways of Working (WoW).
* Ensure top-down and bottom-up synchronization between product groups and vehicle groups for any activity.
* Govern effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management.
* Manage the group Product Backlog, ensuring clear and concise Product Backlog items linked to stories/features/capabilities.
* Facilitate stakeholder collaboration where necessary.
* Prepare vehicle team QBR memos in conjunction with SPM, Program Chief, and PGLs.
* Facilitate Retrospectives, Daily Stand-ups, and Sprint Planning/Backlog refinement to improve team efficiency.
* Support and lead the resolution of obstacles and align with other squads if necessary.
* Ensure Agile ceremonies are scheduled and coordinated.
* Help coordinate showcases and ensure they are on time, preparing meeting materials for Group Sync meetings.
* Support Squad(s) and Group Product Owner in running BRP and Marketplace sessions effectively, including preparation of presentation materials.
* Protect the team from outside interference.
* Assist the Product Owner with backlog creation & refinement, estimation, roadmap development, and dependency alignment.
* Drive continuous improvement, transparency, and consistency among teams.
* Ensure group members know how to check the status and timing of their stories related to MBIs.
* Review performance charts every sprint to identify challenges.
* Contribute to delivery activities for the squad through planning and MBI assessments.
* Promote and solicit timely change requests as required.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience as a Scrum Master, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
* Experience in Automotive Product Development Hardware delivery.
* Excellent communication and coaching skills.
* Ability to manage and resolve obstacles effectively.
* Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about Agile methodologies and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you.
