Scrum Master – Data Engineering

Scrum Master – Data Engineering        

Salary £45,000 to £50,000

Permanent   

FT – 35 hours per week

Hybrid occasional visits to London / Ashford, Kent.

Closing date 29th March 2024

Are you a Certified Scrum Master looking for a new challenge within a dynamic organisation?

Can you facilitate agile working and continuous improvement across matrix technical teams?

Here at Saga, you will be working in the Data and Analytics team. This is a key role in the delivery of our data and analytics change programme, where you will oversee and manage the day-to-day delivery of the scrum delivery team. You will be responsible for building relationships with product owners and the business approach to Agile principles within data change.

Reporting to the Director of Data Engineering and working with other colleagues across Saga, you will facilitate discussion, decision making and conflict resolution in pursuit of product delivery.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scrum delivery team ensuing the effective approach for agile values and sprint outcomes as well as managing the pipeline of change work to be delivered. We need a Scrum Master who is capable for the removal of obstacles, building relationships with product owners and delivering agile principles within a technology change environment.

*You will be required to visit the Saga Hub monthly, either Ashford or London.

The start date for this role will be 1st June 2024.
Package DescriptionEveryday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. 

Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
Pension scheme matched up to 10%
Life assurance policy on joining us
Wellbeing programme
Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays!
Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Grandparents leave
Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
Income protection
Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main ResponsibilitiesOur Scrum Master will ensure the team lives and breathes agile values and principles whilst overseeing and managing the day-to-day delivery of the scrum teams. Here are the key areas of responsibilities: 

To train, mentor and support the scrum teams to follow agile values, principles and practices.
Mange incoming demand prior to sprint and ensure sprint outcomes are of the highest possible standards.
To schedule and facilitate scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.
Continuously monitor progress and performance and help teams to highlight and make improvements.
Ensure the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team.
Manage the tracking of project processes, deliverables, and financials.
Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders.
Lead and embody the Saga values through high levels of collaboration, curiosity, and empathy in pursuit of high-quality delivery and scrum performance.

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for candidates who are CSM’s with experience and knowledge of working on large scale data strategy projects – (data warehousing / architecture) within a highly skilled technical team. Our new Scrum Master will need to demonstrate the following skills and agile techniques;

A competent Agile practitioner, with 3+ years working with multi-disciplined teams.
Excellent technical communication skills.
Agile development methodologies.
Change methodologies on delivery and analysis.
Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability.
Must have experience working with JIRA.

About The CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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