Analytics Scrum Master
Internship Slough (Slough)
Job description
Mars Global Services
Digital Technologies Analytics Scrum Master
Slough
BACKGROUND
This exciting role is part of the Mars Global Services Digital Technologies organisation. MGS Digital Technologies is focused on bringing new technology into our segments and functions to enable value creation and drive business objectives. Mars is embarking on a digital revolution and this role is a key enabler of this transformation. Have you got what it takes to take the change behaviours and mind sets? Are you agile in your problem solving? Do you have a passion for lean thinking? You know that Data & Analytics are key to unlocking value.
THE JOB
Data and analytics is a core component of the Mars Digital Engine and will drive our transformation to a business that is powered by data. As part of the Data and Analytics Delivery team your focus is on optimising the productivity of high performing teams and growing Mars agility muscle. Supporting agile Product teams and Projects in driving best practice Scrum & Lean ways of working as part of a multi-functional team within the digital delivery team. Your role to embrace new digital methods and lead with Scrum, Design Thinking and continuous pipeline delivery to drive our “Zero Distance to the Customer” agenda.
KEY OUTPUTS
· Maintain awareness of the needs of the end users and customers during the delivery process, engaging with Business users, Consumers, Customers to understand backlog
· Learn by doing through writing, managing and conducting story point estimation for defined user stories
· Contributes to user story and backlog definition using their process, functional, technical domain knowledge
· Maps out business processes to serve as reference for development, testing and IT support
· Measure and analyse team performance whilst continually improving velocity and estimation accuracy
· Applies compliance requirements (e.g.data privacy, security) within user story scope and participates in compliance activities as required
· Supports the Delivery team to enable effective enterprise reporting requirements
· Identify internal process impediments and drive improvements to enable speed and agility
· Facilitate daily scrums, sprint reviews and retrospectives
· Coach team members in Scrum, advocating and empowering teams to deliver great experiences and business value
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate agile advocate looking for their next challenge, where you will be part of a dynamic team that is truly driving the digital road map for Mars.
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Education & Professional Qualification
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with some engineering, scientific, statistical or mathematical component
· Agile Delivery qualification (CSM/PSM/SAFe) – preferred not mandatory
Knowledge/Experience
· Candidate must have a number of years IT experience
· Candidate must have ahands-on agile delivery experience (Scrum Master / Kanban)
· Experience of delivering data and analytics insight value from Agile methodologies
· Experience translating IT & business strategies into deliverable action plans
· Experience in facilitating the delivery of high quality software solutions through teams
· Broad range of experience gained across end to end data delivery lifecycle.
· Able to manage expectations in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment and deliver excellence.
· Experience of the FMCG industry desirable
Personal Attributes
· Quick learner, ability to understand and simplify highly complex scenarios
· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
· Comfortable liaising with senior management on a daily basis
· Ability to collaborate with and influence peers
· Delivery focused with high energy and drive
· Comfortable operating against a backdrop of continual change
If you have the skill set and desire to work for a multinational consumer good company, please click apply.
Mars is an equal opportuities employer.
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