AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON
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Candidate and Job Specification – Scrum Master
Tesco is the leading multichannel retailer in the UK, with more than 3,000 stores and
successful online and digital businesses. As a result of this Tesco is producing large
amounts of data. Clever analytics and data science is required to make sense of this data
and to help Tesco make better decisions on top of these insights.
You will be joining a highly analytical team that focuses on delivering data applications
that help Tesco make better decision. The Commercial Science Team combines in depth
analysis with practical recommendations to solve complex problems. We work closely
with the commercial teams in General Merchandise (Toys, Hardware, Electrical, Home
and Celebrations) to deliver these business changes.
As the Scrum Master, you will ensure that the team’s development is on track across
multiple projects. You will promote Agile development within the team and the wider
organisation and help balance the requirements of the Product Owner with the
development capability of the team. Working in an environment where the complexity
and time requirement of tasks is often very uncertain, you will balance the needs of
hitting development timelines with those of exploring new directions. You will help the
development team work on the right tasks at the right time.
Required skills and experiences:
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In depth knowledge of Scrum
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First class communication skills
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Ability to create and manage Agile project plans
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Ability to relate to both business and technical people
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Ability to workshop leadership and facilitation, including Agile retrospectives
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Expert at gathering and communicating Agile metrics
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Agile mentoring and coaching skills
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Good analytical skills in order to be able to understand the concept behind the
more mathematical stories
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Appreciation and exposure to data science
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work around obstacles to get things
done
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Strong leadership skills in taking people with you to achieve challenging goals
Agile training certification:
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Certified ScrumMaster - desired
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Certified Scrum Professional – preferred
Required Competencies:
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Takes ownership and responsibility for the team’s adoption and practice of Agile
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Has an eye for quality
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Is a self-starter
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Works well within a team
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Must be able to manage own time successfully and manage conflicting priorities
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Is good at stakeholder engagement
A background or strong understanding of the retail sector and/ or ecommerce would be
advantageous.
Benefits
As part of ‘Every Little Helps’ and our commitment to our people we ensure every
employee receives the necessary training and support to do their job and develop their
career at Tesco.
As well as a very competitive basic salary we also offer an excellent benefits package,
after all, Every Little Helps.
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Award-winning defined benefit pension scheme
Life Assurance
Staff Discount on Tesco purchases (received after six months in role)
Shares in Success reward, based on company results
Save As You Earn and Buy As You Earn discounted share purchase scheme
The position will be based at Head Office in Welwyn Garden City. Free parking is
available onsite as well as a discounted gym, petrol station and a dry cleaning service.
We are also connected to London Kings Cross with a fast over-ground rail service.
For more information on General Merchandise and our vision please visit:
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http://www.tesco-careers.com