Scrum Master - (12 month FTC)

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for dealing with product delivery, initially for Two development squads to support our App Development Tribe. Working within our teams, you will support the delivery of defined App features as efficiently and predictably as possible.

There will be occasions where client support/interaction will be needed within some of the ceremonies such as backlog refinement, therefore flexible working hours may need to be agreed upon. Working with the Head of Delivery Execution, you will facilitate ceremonies and other meetings, remove impediments and encourage collaboration to aid in meeting sprint goals to drive the dev squad(s) forward. You will also be expected to increase efficiency, and velocity and motivate the team, as well as ensure quality and timeliness including that the definition of done is being strictly adhered to.

·       Job Title – Scrum Master - 12-month FTC

·       Location – BL9 8RR 

·       Working rota – Monday Friday - 4 days in the office 

·       Working hours – 40

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver Squad coaching using a servant leadership style where relevant and leading by example.
• Help and guide the team in practically applying the Agile/Scrum practices and values in their day-to-day activities.
• Guiding the team on how to get the most out of self-management.
• Ensure the continual improvement of processes within the Scrum teams.
• Help and support the team in meeting their sprint goals and overall commitment to continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• A proven track record and minimum of 2 Years experience as a Scrum Master.
• Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency.
• Knowledge of a variety of channels, technology and architecture, such as APIs and microservices.
• Previous experience working with relevant tooling such as JIRA, and Atlassian Suite.
• An ability to build relationships, able to influence, challenge, and engage well with all stakeholders.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 90,000 colleagues over 4,500 stores across several retail fascia's in over 36 countries around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

• Incremental Holiday Allowance
• Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
• Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
• Discounted Gym membership
• Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
• Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.