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Job order - J(Apply online only) - Permanent Full TimeTitleScrum MasterCategory Agile and DevOps City UK Wide, UK Wide - Various, United Kingdom Job DescriptionScrum Master
Position Description
Are you ready to lead agile teams toward successful product delivery? Join us as a Scrum Master accountable for driving the delivery of products and services within an Agile Delivery Team working for our Central Government business unit. As such youll be working on projects that have real-world purpose, and a positive impact on UK Citizens' lives.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
As these are hybrid roles, you may be required to work on a client site for a day from time to time (Manchester, Bristol, London) for client workshops and events. In the longer term there may be a requirement for on-site work to increase but the majority of work will still be remote. All applicants must also hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Run the teams Agile Ceremonies and present for the service at Show and Tell events
Tracking and reporting on delivery cadence including burn-up and burn-down providing regular and accurate reporting on progress to the client
Working with the team to address blockers and challenges impacting delivery including liaison with downstream/upstream impacted delivery groups and teams
Working with the product manager to ensure regular backlog grooming and prioritisation is in place and tracking and reporting on progress.
Acting as the bridge between the technical and non-technical team members, ensuring everyone is involved in UCD research, has a voice and actively understands and contributes to meeting the aims and objectives of the delivery.
Running and maintaining the JIRA boards and Confluence space for the team
As a Scrum Master (Delivery Manager), youll also handle internal CGI forecasting and reporting, including DS Web submissions, timesheet verification, onboarding new team resources, and collaboration with the PMO to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
As a Scrum Master you will need to be across Agile and Lean Practices being able to identify and compare delivery methods; encourage experimentation and adaptability; measure outcomes and evaluate results; help teams manage and visualize progress.
You will also need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders and manage expectations proactively and reactively. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to keep delivery momentum on a project, optimise processes, plan strategically and form, motivate and empower delivery/scrum teams.
Insights you can act on
While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are todayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference.
Skills
Position Description
Are you ready to lead agile teams toward successful product delivery? Join us as a Scrum Master accountable for driving the delivery of products and services within an Agile Delivery Team working for our Central Government business unit. As such youll be working on projects that have real-world purpose, and a positive impact on UK Citizens' lives.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2023 and has been named one of the Worlds Best Employers by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent, and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and youll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. Well train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
As these are hybrid roles, you may be required to work on a client site for a day from time to time (Manchester, Bristol, London) for client workshops and events. In the longer term there may be a requirement for on-site work to increase but the majority of work will still be remote. All applicants must also hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (SC) level.
Your future duties and responsibilities
Run the teams Agile Ceremonies and present for the service at Show and Tell events
Tracking and reporting on delivery cadence including burn-up and burn-down providing regular and accurate reporting on progress to the client
Working with the team to address blockers and challenges impacting delivery including liaison with downstream/upstream impacted delivery groups and teams
Working with the product manager to ensure regular backlog grooming and prioritisation is in place and tracking and reporting on progress.
Acting as the bridge between the technical and non-technical team members, ensuring everyone is involved in UCD research, has a voice and actively understands and contributes to meeting the aims and objectives of the delivery.
Running and maintaining the JIRA boards and Confluence space for the team
As a Scrum Master (Delivery Manager), youll also handle internal CGI forecasting and reporting, including DS Web submissions, timesheet verification, onboarding new team resources, and collaboration with the PMO to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
As a Scrum Master you will need to be across Agile and Lean Practices being able to identify and compare delivery methods; encourage experimentation and adaptability; measure outcomes and evaluate results; help teams manage and visualize progress.
You will also need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders and manage expectations proactively and reactively. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to keep delivery momentum on a project, optimise processes, plan strategically and form, motivate and empower delivery/scrum teams.
Insights you can act on
While technology is at the heart of our clients digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.
When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees members because they are CGI shareholders and owners, and, as owners, we enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are todayone of the worlds largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.
At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where everyone belongs, and we collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.
Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGIwhere your ideas and actions make a difference.
Skills
- Client Management
- Jira
- Leadership
- Scrum Master
- Issue Management
- Negotiation
- Project Management
