Overview
This contract role as a Scrum Master involves working with multiple agile teams within a rapidly evolving data function for a leading media and entertainment organization. The contractor will support key agile ceremonies, streamline processes, and enhance communication to ensure effective team operations while driving improvements in governance and team coordination. This position requires both collaboration and independence, as the contractor will engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders to facilitate progress.
Responsibilities
- Support sprint planning, stand-ups, and agile ceremonies across multiple teams.
- Remove blockers and ensure alignment across distributed, cross-functional teams.
- Drive improvements in governance, documentation, and administrative processes.
- Coordinate and communicate updates effectively across teams and stakeholders.
- Manage and optimise Jira workflows and reporting across squads.
- Support stakeholder engagement, including coordination of updates linked to internal forums and wider business communications.
Requirements
- Strong experience working in delivery or agile environments within data teams.
- Proven capability using Jira to manage workflows, reporting, and team coordination.
- Experience working across multiple teams in complex, cross-functional or international environments.
- Ability to improve governance, documentation, and agile processes within scaling teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-sufficient, able to take ownership and drive delivery independently.