Scrum Master

About Us

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as Scrum Master and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

National Grid is hiring a Scrum Master on a permanent basis. This position can be based in Warwick or London. This role is designated as hybrid, with an expectation of 3-4 days per month in the office. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.

What You'll Do

• Prepare the team(s) for the big room Planning Increment (PI) Planning events, ensuring they are briefed, that coordination and timely communication occurs with other teams and stakeholders for alignment.
• Facilitate multiple product teams (typically made up of 8-12 people each) in writing their PI objectives, presenting back their draft and final plans to other teams and business stakeholders.
• Optimise the flow of value at the team level and implement improvements.
• Manage the work in the time box and coach the team in the adoption of agile practices.
• Support the delivery of digital and data based planning products to improve efficiency and give better insights.
• Collaborate with other teams, to manage the work orchestration between teams in/outside of the ART by identifying and resolving impediments, and dependencies between groups.
• Support iteration execution through facilitating time boxed team events, ensuring they are productive and positive.
• Work with Product Owners to maximise the amount of value being delivered and that the work meets the agreed Definition of Done.
• Assist in estimating and tracking the execution of stories, tasks and defects, also contributing to the Agile Release Train (ART) / Coach Syncs.
• Work with Developers, Product Owners, the Release Train Engineer, Product Manager and Architects, to improve the flow of value whilst supporting the team in building the right thing to the agreed standards.
• Promote best practice regarding DevOps and moving towards a Continuous Delivery Pipeline.
• Help resolve blockers/impediments.
  
  

About You

• Scrum Master experience for technology teams delivering digital or data products in cross functional delivery teams
• A good understanding of modern products and Agile aligned principles/practices/frameworks (i.e. SAFe, Scrum and Kanban)
• Experience working in Agile teams that interface with other groups working in a Portfolio/Program/Project methodology (i.e. regulated business, OT space, construction)
• Strong facilitation, communication, conflict resolution, organisational and time management skills
• T-shaped person with broader experience than coaching, can flex into other areas such as product, design, test automation, research or quality assurance, if needed
• Track record of improving delivery capabilities, increasing throughput and team flow
• Experience using metrics and business intelligence tools to gain insights and make data-based decisions
• Ability to successfully operate at different levels, from the team to senior key stakeholders
• Able to apply different coaching techniques to improve performance
• Exposure to Test / Behaviour Driven Development and Continuous Integration / Delivery practices
• Experience of working in a matrix organisation with on and offshore team members, ideally involved in mobilising new teams
• Recognised Scrum certification preferred i.e. PSM I/II or CSM/A-CSM
  
  

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary based on capability, and experience
  
  

Additional Benefits

• A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• You will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance
• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare
  
  

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 27th February. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.