Scrum Master

 THE ROLE 

 We are seeking a proactive and servant-leader Scrum Master to support agile delivery across cross-functional squads within the Design and Engineering function. This role will be instrumental in enabling high-performing teams, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agile excellence. 

You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and stakeholders to ensure agile principles are embedded in day-to-day delivery, and that teams are empowered to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with business priorities. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Agile Facilitation & Coaching 

• Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. 

• Coach teams on agile principles, practices, and frameworks (SAFe). 
• Promote a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability. 

Delivery Enablement 

• Support teams in breaking down work, estimating effort, and managing sprint backlogs. 

• Identify and remove impediments to delivery, escalating where necessary. 
• Track and report on sprint progress, velocity, and team health metrics. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Drive retrospectives and action plans to improve team performance and delivery outcomes. 

• Encourage experimentation and learning within teams. 
• Champion agile maturity across the organisation. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Collaborate with Product Managers and Delivery Leads to align on priorities and dependencies. 

• Communicate delivery status and risks to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. 
• Support cross-team coordination and programme-level planning. 

Tooling & Process Optimisation 

• Maintain agile tooling (Azure DevOps) and ensure data integrity. 

• Standardise agile practices across squads while allowing for team-level autonomy. 
• Contribute to the evolution of agile delivery frameworks and playbooks. 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: 

• Strong facilitation and coaching skills. 

• Deep understanding of agile frameworks and delivery practices. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management. 

• Ability to foster psychological safety and team empowerment. 

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on outcomes. 
• Commitment to continuous learning and agile excellence. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a technology-led environment.  

• Experience working with cross-functional delivery teams.  

• Familiarity with agile tooling and reporting platforms.  
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master, SAFe, ICAgile) preferred.  

HOW TO APPLY 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to careers@nextenergygroup.com. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.  

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be. 

We are committed to equal employment and advancement opportunity irrespective of race, colour, ancestry, social background, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity.