Scrum Master – 6 Month FTC

Working as a Scrum Master, you will support our digital transformation journey to help bring our digital strategy to life. Reporting to one of our chapter leads in the Agile and Product Practice, you will support the adoption of Agile across the Digital organisation. You will work hands-on as a Scrum Master, guiding development teams in agile delivery, self-organisation and collaboration, with a focus on continuous improvement. You have deep knowledge of, and experience with, scrum and kanban, as well as other agile/lean methods and scaling models. You will improve and maintain agile health and delivery metrics for your assigned squads. You will work closely with product owners to support business value delivery.

Who we are The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

Our ways of working We’re a flexible-first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, offsites, volunteering days, cross-functional projects, or away days - anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves Ensure that the teams adhere to the agile/scrum practices prescribed by the VM Digital Agile Practice Organize and conduct scrum events, including sprint planning meetings, sprint retrospectives, product demos and daily scrums Coach scrum team members in making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition Work hands-on with scrum and Kanban teams, supporting and guiding them in ways of working and agile deliveries Liaise with the Product Owner and delivery leads to understand strategic priorities, key business & technical objectives, and product roadmaps

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring; Experience working in a scaled Agile environment. Experience in the telecommunications, broadband or OSS/BSS domains a plus. Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Miro/Mural, Service Now Stakeholder Management - able to build relationships across a wide variety of audiences and situations Demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

What's in it for you Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include {*outline what the process is likely to include*}. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family. We are proud supporters of Women in Data. Connect, engage and belong to the largest free female data community in the UK – visit: www.womenindata.co.uk to join our community. “Stay connected! Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on career opportunities and more.”