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Form of work
SalaryTitle
Scrum Master
Category
Project Management 3/4
City
London, England - London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Scrum Master
Position Description
Put yourself at the centre of the digital revolution, motivating highly talented Agile teams to deliver complex projects that matter.
Our Scrum Masters are trusted to work closely with a wide range of clients on exciting projects with real-world purpose and impact.
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. 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.
Your future duties and responsibilities
As a Scrum Master you will be responsible for pioneering, defining and governing the Agile practice within projects, working closely with the engineering teams and leads to provide the most effective delivery processes. On a day-to-day basis you will be heavily involved in delivering projects ensuring appropriate and efficient delivery of prioritised work.
You will facilitate all aspects of the Scrum framework including sprint planning sessions, backlog grooming sessions, daily scrums, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives. You will also be responsible for maintaining the Scrum team capacity plan, Scrum board, sprint backlog, velocity charts and burn down charts. Identifying and removing impediments to the success of the Sprint and Project.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
When you join us, we'll work together with you to identify where we can best utilise your existing experience, while providing the training necessary to fulfil current and future roles. We dont expect everyone to have all of the skills below, but youre the type of person who has the ability to get there quickly:
Knowledge / Skills
Past experience in business analysis and a Scrum Master role
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and address potential issues before they become problems.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership: The ability to guide, motivate, and support teams to deliver high-quality work under tight schedules.
Project Coordination: Strong project coordination skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
Risk Management: Knowledge of risk management processes, and the ability to identify and mitigate risks to project delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to reflect on processes and practices, and make necessary changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Coaching: Ability to coach teams in Agile principles and practices.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and IT operations.
Team working: Working with Development Teams to achieve the Programme deliverables.
Deep Understanding of Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of various Agile frameworks and ability to apply them appropriately.
Hands-on with data management skills on MS Excel and with database query languages.
Experience with tooling and technology that support all aspects of the software development lifecycle in an agile environment including, but not limited to: -
Azure DevOps Boards for Backlog and Management
Azure DevOps Analytics and Reporting
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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
- DevOps
- Kanban
- Scrum Master
Reference
1099824
