Agile Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master

Agile Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master
Permanent
Up to £54,000
Birmingham
 
Network IT are currently recruiting for an Agile Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master.  The primary responsibility of the role is to coach and facilitate Agile within their team by ensuring the Agile framework is implemented and followed. They are committed to Agile values and practices, remaining flexible while continually seeking opportunities to improve the team’s workflow.
 
To be successful the post holder will be knowledgeable in Agile methodologies such as Lean, Scrum, Kanban and DevOps and can educate others on how to implement them.  The post holder will anticipate and make decisions to resolve impediments to delivery, champion an inclusive and continuously improving culture, and work with stakeholders to proactively address or mitigate issues enabling the effective delivery by the team. 
 
Key Skills Required:

• Evidence of literacy and numeracy, with the ability to write clearly for a variety of audiences, and to produce and analyse source material, information and data.
• Authoritative knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role, including broader sector/commercial awareness.
• Relevant experience within an Agile Delivery Manager or Scrum Master role / Up-to-date Certified Scrum Master certification (CSM)
• Good working experience in an Agile environment, preferably in Scrum and/or Kanban
• Knowledge and in-depth advanced use of JIRA
• Ability to ensure Agile teams meet their commitments and deliver their goals consistently and efficiently.
• Experience of working with a multitude of stakeholders/ customers in the context of organisation change and agile delivery
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills
• Skilled in conflict resolution techniques dealing with disagreements early and positively

A full JD is available upon request