Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master in Taunton

Delivery Manager/ Scrum Master in Taunton

Taunton Full-Time No working from home possible
Scrumconnect Limited
About Scrumconnect Consulting<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi -award -winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.<\/span><\/span>
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We are passionate about user -centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high -quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.<\/span><\/span>
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ROLE PURPOSE<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Own the delivery cadence and Agile ceremonies for one or more client work packages, ensuring teams deliver to agreed scope, timeline, and quality. Act as the servant -leader for delivery teams, removing impediments and facilitating effective collaboration with client stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand -ups, retrospectives, reviews) aligned to the GDS phased delivery approach.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Manage work package delivery from scoping through to completion, tracking progress against agreed deliverables, timescales, and SLAs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Co -ordinate cross -team dependencies and escalate risks and issues to authority representatives.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Own the formal work package response process including time, cost, and resource planning in collaboration with the technical lead.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Maintain delivery artefacts including GDS governance checklists, progress reports, and risk registers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Support resource scaling decisions, working with the supplier resourcing team to adjust team composition in line with demand.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Facilitate onboarding of new team members and manage knowledge transfer during work package transitions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Provide regular reporting to client covering delivery status, risks, SLA performance, and improvement actions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Ensure all working practices comply with client Ways of Working standards and Technology Code of Practice.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS &EXPERIENCE:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Demonstrable experience as a Delivery Manager or Scrum Master on Agile software development programmes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Strong understanding of GDS delivery phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live) and associated governance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Experience managing multiple work packages or streams simultaneously.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines) for sprint and backlog management.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at both technical and senior levels.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Experience producing and maintaining delivery documentation, risk registers, and status reports.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ SAFe, AgilePM, or equivalent Agile certification.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Familiarity with CAF 4.0, Secure by Design, and GDS service standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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β€’ Prior experience delivering maritime or geospatial digital services.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Additional Information<\/span><\/b><\/span>
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This role requires eligibility for SC Security Clearance. Candidates without existing clearance will be supported through the vetting process upon appointment.<\/span><\/span>
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Please note that attendance in<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span>Taunton, Somerset, a minimum of two days per week<\/span><\/span><\/b>, is a firm requirement of this engagement.<\/span><\/span>
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Diversity & Inclusion<\/span><\/span><\/b>
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At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.<\/span><\/span>
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We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>

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Scrumconnect Limited

Contact Details:

Scrumconnect Limited Recruitment Team