Scrum Master
Applications for this vacancy closed on 19 August 2024 at 12:00PM
**Scrum Master- Fixed Term (6-9 months in the first instance) with a
possibility of extension**
**Please note:** This is an internal opportunity for staff from Oxford
University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. This post
may also be offered as a Secondment Opportunity.
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to oversee and guide our agile
delivery teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This is an
exciting new role that will provide a unique opportunity to shape the future
of digital services at Oxford. The role is aligned to the Education Digital
portfolio and will form a key part of the delivery teams working on Education
Portfolio digital services and products.
This role is critical in facilitating Agile processes, removing obstacles, and
ensuring that our teams are aligned and working efficiently to meeting the
product roadmap and strategic goals for the digital products. The roles play a
key part in supporting organisational agility and driving cultural change. The
Scrum Master will take on the role and responsibilities of a traditional
industry standard scrum master by guiding and coaching the team. They also
need to ensure that they help remove blockers, ensure the team's work is
transparent and facilitate an environment in which the team can be self-
organising.
If you are interested in developing Education Portfolio digital services, such
as Canvas our University VLE or Teaching Management Service, our tutorial
management service this could be the role for you.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
**About the Role**
* The Scrum Master will take on the role and responsibilities of a traditional industry standard scrum master by guiding and coaching the team. They also need to ensure that they help remove blockers, ensure the team's work is transparent and facilitate an environment in which the team can be self-organising. The roles play a key part in supporting organisational agility and driving cultural change. I
* As part of Digital Transformation at Oxford, a team has been established to develop improvements to the delivery framework and a pilot is underway within Education Portfolio that is changing the way we support and deliver change to our digital products and services. A key change is to ensure faster change management in response to user feedback.
* If you are interested in developing Education Portfolio digital services, such as Canvas our University VLE or Teaching Management Service, our tutorial management service this could be the role for you. The ideal candidate would be a person who has a strong background in Agile methodologies using SCRUM, excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement understands.
* Candidates will need to understand how ways of working can be changed to increase user satisfaction and have a keen interest in gaining hands-on experience of working as part of an Agile delivery team.
* Support and training will be provided to ensure the successful applicant can develop the specific skills in digital service development required to fulfil this role.
* We are looking for internal candidates from across the University who have knowledge of the Education digital services.
**About You**
* You will have a strong background in Agile methodologies using SCRUM, excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is **12 noon on Monday 19 August 2024.**
Interviews will take place on **Tuesday** **27 or Wednesday 28 August** and
will be face to face in **Central Oxford.**
possibility of extension**
**Please note:** This is an internal opportunity for staff from Oxford
University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. This post
may also be offered as a Secondment Opportunity.
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to oversee and guide our agile
delivery teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This is an
exciting new role that will provide a unique opportunity to shape the future
of digital services at Oxford. The role is aligned to the Education Digital
portfolio and will form a key part of the delivery teams working on Education
Portfolio digital services and products.
This role is critical in facilitating Agile processes, removing obstacles, and
ensuring that our teams are aligned and working efficiently to meeting the
product roadmap and strategic goals for the digital products. The roles play a
key part in supporting organisational agility and driving cultural change. The
Scrum Master will take on the role and responsibilities of a traditional
industry standard scrum master by guiding and coaching the team. They also
need to ensure that they help remove blockers, ensure the team's work is
transparent and facilitate an environment in which the team can be self-
organising.
If you are interested in developing Education Portfolio digital services, such
as Canvas our University VLE or Teaching Management Service, our tutorial
management service this could be the role for you.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working
**About the Role**
* The Scrum Master will take on the role and responsibilities of a traditional industry standard scrum master by guiding and coaching the team. They also need to ensure that they help remove blockers, ensure the team's work is transparent and facilitate an environment in which the team can be self-organising. The roles play a key part in supporting organisational agility and driving cultural change. I
* As part of Digital Transformation at Oxford, a team has been established to develop improvements to the delivery framework and a pilot is underway within Education Portfolio that is changing the way we support and deliver change to our digital products and services. A key change is to ensure faster change management in response to user feedback.
* If you are interested in developing Education Portfolio digital services, such as Canvas our University VLE or Teaching Management Service, our tutorial management service this could be the role for you. The ideal candidate would be a person who has a strong background in Agile methodologies using SCRUM, excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement understands.
* Candidates will need to understand how ways of working can be changed to increase user satisfaction and have a keen interest in gaining hands-on experience of working as part of an Agile delivery team.
* Support and training will be provided to ensure the successful applicant can develop the specific skills in digital service development required to fulfil this role.
* We are looking for internal candidates from across the University who have knowledge of the Education digital services.
**About You**
* You will have a strong background in Agile methodologies using SCRUM, excellent leadership skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement.
**Application Process**
You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and
the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The closing date for applications is **12 noon on Monday 19 August 2024.**
Interviews will take place on **Tuesday** **27 or Wednesday 28 August** and
will be face to face in **Central Oxford.**
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Scrum Master- Fixed Term (6-9 months in the first instance) with a possibility of extension Please note: This is an internal opportunity for staff from Oxford University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. This post may also be offered as a Secondment Opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to oversee and guide our agile delivery teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This is an exciting new role that will provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital services at Oxford. The role is aligned to the Education Digital portfolio and will form a ... **Scrum Master- Fixed Term (6-9 months in the first instance) with a
possibility of extension** **Please note:** This is an internal opportunity for staff from Oxford University and colleges only. External applicants need not apply. This post may also be offered as a Secondment Opportunity. We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to oversee and guide our agile delivery teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This is an exciting new role that will provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital services at Oxford. The role is aligned to the Education Digital portfolio and will form a ... |
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