In Waters, the Informatics group produce software that is used by people worldwide for specialist measurement and scientific analysis. We are currently seeking an experienced Scrum Master who will be responsible for supporting multiple teams in the successful delivery of technology projects & product development according to their agreed working practices. They will lead the delivery efforts and report the status of delivery progress using a standard set of metrics, facilitate the team’s events and support their continuous improvement and learning activities
We work in a collaborative, agile environment, where team members are empowered to innovate and continually improve. We believe strongly in the value of personal development, and provide support and dedicated time for our people to pursue this.
Responsibilities Facilitation of all teams events, e.g. daily stand ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews and retrospectives, utilizing a servant leadership styleConduct data-driven reporting to show teams progress and maturity to provide transparency to the team and senior managementSupport the teams in identifying and overcoming impediments to their objectiveServe the teams as an accountability partner in maintaining their agreed working practicesBuilding a trusting and vibrant environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame or judgment, placing emphasis on conflict resolution, problem solving, and continuous improvementFacilitating delivery via collaboration, discussion, and decision making, rather than assigning or dictating workAssessing the maturity of the team and coaching the team to higher levels of agility, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organizationConnect with the agile community to share latest trends and techniques
Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelors DegreeMust have a strong understanding of the software development life cycle and have a proven track record as the Scrum Master for multiple teams, delivering complex technical projects with dependencies between teamExperience applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory as a Scrum Master for a software development teamExperience working in a regulated environment preferredComprehensive understanding of Agile, Scrum and XP software development methodologies, values, and practices requiredAbility to articulate the value of metrics and reporting within agile delivery including backlog management, burndown/burnup charts, team velocity, cycle times and task definitionExcellent understanding of Jira & Confluence and the ability to create compelling reporting from underlying dataDesirable - Certified Scrum Master with experience utilizing the Scrum framework
In addition to salary, we work flexibly, and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.
We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.
We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.
Company DescriptionWaters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world's leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Working at Waters enables our employees to unlock the potential of their careers. Our global team is driven by purpose. We strive to be better, learn and improve every day in everything we do. We’re the problem solvers and innovators that aren’t afraid to take risks to transform the world of human health and well-being. We’re all in it together delivering benefit as one to provide the insights needed today in order to solve the challenges of tomorrow.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
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