Scrum Master

Barclays

Oct 30

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
Product
Pune

Requirements

Experience as Scrum Master or Technical Delivery manager
Prior hands-on working experience in Oracle database & Unix projects.
Strong understanding of agile frameworks, including scrum & kanban.
Strong experience working with Jira & confluence.
Ability to facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), professional scrum master (PSM) or equivalent certification required.
Collections & Recovery knowledge or other Functional Banking knowledge

Responsibilities

Management of the delivery, resource allocation and improvement of complex technical project capabilities across the bank using Agile/Scrum methodologies for planning, stand-ups, demos, retrospectives and the execution of sprints.
Collaboration with customers and business teams to manage and implement customer trails to support the proposal of technically feasible solutions, and effort and timeline expectations.
Collaboration with software engineers, quality teams, product managers and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality products and features through the software project lifecycle aligned to the banks objectives, regulation and security policies.
Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.
Management of change requests and communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Management of vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.
Stay abreast of the latest industry technology trends and technologies, to evaluate and adopt new approaches to improving deliver outcomes and to foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence and growth.
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Scrum Master role at Barclays?

The primary purpose of the Scrum Master role is to manage the efficient delivery of large-scale technical projects and capabilities across the bank, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders throughout the software product lifecycle while adhering to agreed time, budget, and quality requirements.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification is required, along with experience as a Scrum Master or Technical Delivery Manager.

Is prior experience with Oracle database and Unix projects necessary?

Yes, prior hands-on working experience in Oracle database and Unix projects is a requirement for this role.

What Agile frameworks should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have a strong understanding of agile frameworks, specifically Scrum and Kanban.

What tools should candidates have experience with?

Candidates should have strong experience working with Jira and Confluence.

Will the Scrum Master be required to work with external vendors?

Yes, the Scrum Master will be responsible for managing vendor relations involved in technical projects to ensure they deliver according to agreed terms.

Where is this role based?

This role is based out of Pune, India.

What skills are valued in addition to the basic requirements?

Highly valued skills may include knowledge of Collections & Recovery or other Functional Banking knowledge.

How does the Scrum Master contribute to risk management?

The Scrum Master is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with technical projects to prepare the bank for potential challenges.

What responsibilities does the Scrum Master have regarding change requests?

The Scrum Master will manage change requests and communicate with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational bank offering personal, corporate, and investment banking services worldwide.

Finance

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1690

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.