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Scrum Master

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
24 Oct 2021
Reference
R04315

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow

Salary: 45k – 65k DOE

Our benefits: *Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

As the team(s) Scrum Master you will play a pivotal role in enabling team(s) new to Agile to shift to an Agile way of working!  This is an entrepreneurial role that will be focused on team-level value, embedding agile ways of working at the team level and collaborating with the larger scaled Agile programme.
You will be expected to embed Agile practices, optimise team performance, be the servant leader and mentor the team day-to-day in a complex programme landscape. Adapting Agile ways of working to a traditional organisation taking its first tentative steps in agility. Therefore, the role demands balancing pragmatic application of Agile practices (today) while continually challenging the team, Product Owner and organisation to improve ways of working while working with an emerging network of Agile coaches to improve the organisation (tomorrow).

What we’re looking for
  • A passionate and energetic scrum master to guide and to help grow 1 or 2 small teams who are new to Agile and Scrum.
  • A role model that enacts Agile behaviours and the ability to mentor others on the Agile mind-set, behaviours, frameworks and practices
  • A strong mentor, someone experienced and confident with coaching at both the team and the leadership level.
  • Someone with experience of leading a scrum team within a recognised or home grown Agile scaling framework would be advantageous
  • An excellent facilitator, someone who can build psychological safety within their teams, and help protect and shield their teams from outside distractions
What’s in it for you?
  • Helping shape our future Agile transformation
  • Continuous development and support to help you grow into an awesome Scrum Master and Agile coach  
  • Be part of a growing Agile community of practice within MBDA
  • Coaching and mentoring to get the best out of your career.
Join a great team!

Our Agile community of practice is a thriving and ever growing community of experienced and aspiring scrum masters and Agile coaches all with a single aim and vision to enable us to deliver products and delight our customers.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We’re here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.

Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers) and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK).

Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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