Scrum Master

US012 Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC

Scrum Master

£60500

US012 Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 21 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

As a SCRUM Master on the MMA Application Development team, you lead the implementation of Agile methodologies and facilitate collaboration within the team. You prioritize requirements and guide the team through sprint planning and backlog grooming. You foster continuous improvement and coordinate cross-functional teams. Your analytical skills help identify and address obstacles, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality applications. Overall, as a SCRUM Master, you play a vital role in promoting collaboration, efficiency, and adherence to MMA's technology standards. Our future colleague. We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills :

  • Facilitate the implementation and adherence to Agile methodologies within the team.
  • Guide the team through sprint planning, backlog grooming, and other Agile ceremonies.
  • Remove obstacles and blockers that hinder the team's progress.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Ensure the team has a clear understanding of project goals and priorities.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile principles and practices.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the team.
  • Act as a servant leader, supporting the team's needs and facilitating their success.
  • Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution within the team.
  • Monitor and track project progress, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
  • Act as a liaison between the team and stakeholders, managing expectations and providing updates.
  • Advocate for the team's needs and ensure a productive and positive work environment.
  • Continuously assess and improve team processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

    These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply :
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related degree, or relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of product and or business analyst experience.

    Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people.
  • More than 10,000 of the industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as a SCRUM Master at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 180 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE : MMC).

    We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We've built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work. Some benefits included in this role are :
  • Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
  • Remote Work
  • Charitable contribution match programs
  • Stock purchase opportunities