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2022-02-01 00:00:00

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Scrum Master (hybrid)

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    About Us

     

    The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

     

    You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

     

    Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

     

    Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

     

    Your role in the team

    The Allstate Canada Document Generation is recruiting for a Scrum Master role. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Document Generation teams as they modernize and transform the Allstate Canada Document Generation process.

     

    We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Scrum Master to play a key role within this global team which will comprise members from ANI, ACG and ASPL.

     

    We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master with a proven track record in successfully operating within the agile scrum environment.

     

    As Scrum Master you will work closely with the Product Owner, developers, testers and all relevant stakeholders to direct development in line with Allstate Agile Practices ensuring the principles, engineering practices and Scrum framework are implemented correctly.

     

    In the role of Scrum Master you will collaborate with team(s) to ensure they are fully aware of the strategic context of their work (driven by the Product Owner), have clarity on the relevant strategic goals and broader program plans, and developing an innovative, creative environment to give the team space to focus on the task at hand.

      

    Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

     

    Promoting Scrum/Agile Practices

     

    • Promote Scrum and Agile values, principles and practices
    • Coach and mentor team to achieve higher level of maturity on Agile/Scrum as required
    • Continuous benchmarking with industry best practice

     

    Organisation/Planning

     

    • Support team to ensure they can deliver what is requested – remove impediments which may hinder the success of the team (servant leadership)
    • Facilitate team meetings (retrospectives, reviews, refinement & Sprint planning) and attend integration meetings (Scrum of Scrum and where applicable Program Increment planning)
    • Ensure Stories and Sprints adhere to standards and quality measures
    • Identify warning signs and act with a sense of urgency to resolve
    • Provide decisive responses to challenges and issues
    • Provide transparent planning, control and reporting through tooling (JIRA, Scrum boards, burndowns)

     

    Stakeholder Management

     

    • Build and maintain strong relationship with product manager(s)
    • Develop a safe and open environment to instill confidence and trust within the team
    • Encourage involvement and commitment from all to help build an effective dynamic team
    • Provide guidance and support to resolve conflicts

     

     

    So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

     

    • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
    • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a technical role
    • Certified Scrum Master OR 3+ years in a Scrum Master role
    • Proficient in use of Agile/Project Management tools, such as Jira, VersionOne (Digital.ai), Confluence, MS Project
    • Experience of delivering projects in an Agile scrum environment

     

    We also have some desirable criteria

    • Seek to promote business practice, and take an active role in reviewing and changing it for the better
    • Experience in generating reports and/or dashboards from JIRA and Confluence
    • Experience in coaching, mentoring and guiding team members
    • Ability to instinctively adapt communication, persuasion and negotiation skills depending on your audience, which will include senior leadership level
    • Experience and passion for coaching, mentoring and improvement of teams in Agile/Scrum methodologies
    • Be a natural facilitator, engaging with your team and beyond
    • Certified Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
    • Previous experience in a Project Management or Software Development role 

      

    What we offer

     

    As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

     

    Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

     

    We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

     

    We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

     

    Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3nxFTLa 

     

    Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

     

    Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

     

    We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

     

    Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

     

     

    The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 1st February 2022

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