Position Details:
Job Title: Scrum Master-Payments
Location: UK, Chester (Hybrid-3 days a week onsite)
Responsibilities:
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Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices to promote self-organization and cross-functionality.
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Remove impediments and foster an environment conducive to high-performing team dynamics, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with product owners to prioritize and manage the backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.
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Track and communicate team progress and metrics to stakeholders, identifying and addressing risks and issues proactively.
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Support the adoption of Agile frameworks and best practices across the organization, promoting a culture of transparency and accountability.
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Act as a servant leader, guiding the team through challenges and facilitating discussions to reach consensus and decisions.
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
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Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a banking or financial services environment.
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Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, principles, and practices.
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Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to influence and motivate others without direct authority.
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Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar tools.
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Familiarity with banking industry regulations and compliance requirements is a plus