Delivery Lead/Scrum Master

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals

About the role:

The primary responsibility of the Scrum Master will be to oversee delivery and manage a scrum team, to ensure there is a prioritised backlog and relevant Agile ceremonies to ensure delivery of the backlog, driving customer value.

Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role:

Key to the role is to identify project risks and issues, assessing and recognising criticalities and contingencies. The Scrum Master will need to be focused on targets and requirements, with an ability to be adaptable to meet changing business environments.

• Strong understanding and practical experience of Agile and SCRUM
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps
• Management of SCRUM teams and Stakeholders
• Demonstrable understanding of leading key Agile ceremonies
• Understanding of digital product life cycle methodologies

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Excellent communication and Stakeholder management skills (written and verbal).
• In-depth understanding of reporting, analytics and automation delivery.
• 3rd party management
• Experience of working as part of a larger programme of work.
• Experience of working with Azure DevOps– EPICs, features, Sprints, backlogs etc
• Experience of delivering functional business change again using an agile methodology
• Ideally previous experience of working within Renewables, Oil and Gas or Utilities industry.

At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.  In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.

Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.  We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.

A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more…..

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.  If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience.  We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.