Digital Scrum Master

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Welcome to the UK's number one short break destination. We are proud to have more than 7,000 team members across five Center Parcs villages and Head Office, working to create memorable experiences for families in beautiful forest locations. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Head Office IT team as a Digital Scrum Master.

In this role, you will utilise your Scrum / Agile and Project Management knowledge to drive continuous improvement of the Scrum process as well as undertaking a servant-leader approach to supporting the delivery process. 

Other responsibilities will include coordinating a diverse team of developers, external partners and testers; educating and mentoring people of all levels of experience in Agile processes and organising and facilitating Scrum ceremonies.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills with a hands-on approach to ensure the project is delivered on time. They will also be passionate about the agile way of working and motivated towards continuous improvement.

HOURS OF WORK 

Normal Head Office working hours are 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday although flexibility will be required.

 ABOUT YOU

 Essential requirements: 

Previous Scrum Master experience with a strong knowledge of Scrum theory, rules and practices

Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFE

Experience of Agile techniques like: User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games

Excellent communication skills

Strong people and negotiation skills in order to positively influence the effective use of Agile practices

A pragmatic approach to resolving issues and responding to change

 Desirable requirements: 

Project Management experience

Basic knowledge of software development processes

Working with offshore teams

THE BENEFITS 

Staff Bonus Scheme

Staff Reward Scheme

Free use of leisure facilities

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

 Closing date: 17^th September 2019 

1^st Interviews to be held: 23^rd September 2019 

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.  Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.