IT Scrum Master

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After more than 60 years away from Formula One, Aston Martin returned to the grid in 2021. Based in Northamptonshire, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team has more than 700 passionate people at its heart, making a team with both a rich heritage and a fresh perspective – bringing new energy to the sport with a determination to shake up the order and compete at the sharp end. The Aston Martin era represents the beginning of a new journey for us, but the racer’s attitude and can-do approach remain central pillars in the team’s philosophy. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin’s rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team as a competitive force in the years ahead. To succeed on this mission, the team is looking for talented individuals who share our passion for racing and hunger for competition. It’s a stimulating and rewarding place to work, with pure racing at the core of everything we do. We are building for a strong future and every member of the team will play an important role in our success. We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin’s glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One. An exciting opportunity exists for a Scrum Master within our IT Department. Who are we looking for? A Scrum Master who is a team player and is passionate about Agile, championing change to deliver value. The IT function is mid-transformation and the ERP team have a considerable backlog to deliver. Stakeholders and team members alike are relatively new to Agile delivery, so the successful candidate needs to be a competent, supportive coach to introduce the concepts, processes and the Agile routines/vocabulary. Work content will deliver product increments around integrations, engineering functionality and production/operational efficiency. This role will be expected to work on-site with a multi-disciplinary team to apply appropriate governance and structure to existing backlogs so that grooming, story point estimating etc. will underpin the execution of sprints. Continuous improvement is fundamental to this position so actively identifying and implementing system and process improvements based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback is a given. You will be an advocate of Agile development methodologies and will be happy to champion the virtues of Agile throughout the wider business. To be successful in this role, strong stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to flex your communications style relevant to your audience (C-suite to shop floor). A close working relationship will need to be built with internal champions, as well as integration partners and suppliers who exist within the technical, enterprise eco-system. Skills and knowledge required Proven expertise in defining & adopting new processes based on agile working and use Agile/Lean methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage and deliver solutions. Competent in configuring and managing tools and technologies related to daily team interactions (including kanban boards, backlog management, KPIs etc.) Experience in training, mentoring, and supporting Scrum teams to follow Agile values, principles, and practices. Successful track record of managing and delivering both software and infrastructure related projects A recognised Scrum Master certification would be advantageous e.g. CSM, PSM I, SSM Effective communication skills including workshop facilitation, presentations and leading discussions with all levels of the business. The ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels is crucial for this role. Highly self-motivated and directed Keen attention to detail Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.