REQ ID: 127104
JOB TITLE: Group Scrum Master
SALARY: £54,000 - £64,000

POSTING START DATE: 20/11/2024

POSTING END DATE: 04/12/2024
LOCATION: Warwickshire

Product Engineering at JLR is centred on innovation and creativity. From advanced driver assistance systems to developing the future of electric propulsion, the opportunities to create exceptional experiences for the future of motoring are wide-ranging. You'll work alongside industry experts to drive product strategy, manage programs, analyse performance, and lead transformation initiatives. Exceptional careers that bring world-renowned vehicles to life start here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Operating at Programme level this Group Scrum Master role will have the opportunity to support vehicle engineering programs and products where JLR are evolving the automotive technology of the future. 

You have the opportunity to work with product and engineering leaders to drive collaboration across multiple software development teams and be at the cutting edge of technology using the latest advanced driver assisted system (ADAS) techniques.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with GPO, Product Owners (POs), Scrum Masters (SMs) to act as primary facilitator and coach for group events during the life cycle of the group products
• Work with the squads within the group (GPO, POs, SMs) to create/maintain backlogs aligned to the product roadmap in order to support business prioritisation and program deliverables
• Guide / coach the SMs within the group to facilitate agile ceremonies and lead by example
• Enablement of timely obstacle resolution within the group to ensure obstacles (risks, impediments, dependencies) are resolved/escalated appropriately
• Support group with data-driven metrics, providing insight on their ways of working/delivery/processes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• You’ll need in-depth knowledge of agile methodologies, in scaled environments, as well as more traditional Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, e.g., Waterfall, to ensure project deliverables are met to the required software quality standards and program alignment
• Significant experience in Programme Management & SDLC
• Knowledge of recognised software delivery methodologies – for example Agile, Lean, Waterfall 
• Experience in working across the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and pursuade others along with flexibility and results led focus and a capability of being an out of the box thinker to resolve complex problems
   

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.