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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Scrum Master to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Agile principles and extensive experience working with Scrum teams to facilitate the efficient delivery of high-quality software products. As a Principal Scrum Master, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and guiding multiple Scrum teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.
Job Responsibility
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives for multiple Scrum teams, ensuring that Agile processes are followed consistently and effectively
Coach, mentor, and support Scrum team members, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams, in understanding and applying Agile principles, practices, and values
Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the development of well-defined, prioritized product backlogs, and assist with backlog refinement to ensure clear user stories and acceptance criteria
Identify and remove impediments that hinder the progress of Scrum teams, working proactively to resolve issues and conflicts, and escalating when necessary to ensure timely resolution
Track and report on team progress, performance, and metrics, ensuring transparency, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision making
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including product management, development, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective collaboration
Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement, and promote a shared understanding of Agile values and principles across the organization
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to other Scrum Masters, helping to develop their skills and knowledge in Agile practices
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's Agile practices
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or relevant experience
4+ years of experience working with Agile methodologies, including 3+ years as a Scrum Master for software development teams
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and guiding multiple Scrum teams
Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe etc.)
Proven ability to facilitate team communication, resolve conflicts, and remove impediments
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Rally)
Nice to have
Experience in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe, LeSS, or similar)
Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, as well as experience working with development, quality assurance, and operations teams
What we offer
The flexibility to work how you perform best, with hybrid ways of working and real focus on work-life balance
A competitive package including salary, bonus and a strong pension to support you now and long-term
Generous flexible benefits allowance, plus access to comprehensive health and wellbeing support
Access to our on-site wellness centre and gym, alongside a wider wellbeing programme
Free mobile plan, device offers and exclusive discounts for you, your family and friends
Market-leading family policies and flexibility to support you at every stage of life
Real opportunities for career growth through learning, development and internal progression