Join us as a Change the Bank Transformation Scrum Master, where you will be shaping the future of Banking at Barclays by supporting the Group Change Team. Change the Bank Transformation Programme is a multi-year strategic priority initiative for the Bank with a group-wide and ambitious mandate to transform the way we govern, execute and deliver change across Barclays; focusing on simplification, automation and standardization of our ways of working and tooling framework. Within this role you will be facilitating conversations between members of the same team or across teams to resolve conflict and improve collaboration. Additionally, you will be managing impediments so the team can focus on getting work done as well as coaching the team toward better self-management.

To be successful as a Change the Bank Transformation Scrum Master, you should have:

• Scrum and Agile methodology and tools knowledge.
• Demonstrable Conflict Resolution skills.
• Stakeholder Management skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Coaching and teaching abilities.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.
This role is based in Glasgow, Knutsford or London.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.Facilitate Events: Facilitate events, as needed, and ensure that all events take place and are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox
2.Support Iteration Execution: Ensure quality of ceremony artefacts and continuous customer value through iteration execution, maintain backlog refinement, and iterate on stakeholder feedback
3.Optimize Flow: Identify and facilitate the removal of conflict impacting team flow, utilizing metrics to empower the team to communicate effectively, making all work visible
4.Mitigate Risks: Identify and escalate risks to remove impediments and shield the Squad from interruptions
5.Build High-Performing Teams: Foster and coach Agile Team attributes and continuous improvement, encourage stakeholder collaboration, deputise ‘in the moment leadership’, and drive high-performing team attributes
6.Stakeholder Management: Facilitate stakeholder collaboration (e.g., business stakeholders, product teams, vendors) and build trust with stakeholders
7.Governance and Reporting: Ensure data quality and provide representation at required governance forums, if applicable

Facilitates and supports Agile teams by ensuring they follow Scrum principles. To remove obstacles, enhance team collaboration, and ensure smooth communication, enabling the team to focus on delivering high-quality, iterative results. Facilitate Scrum events, promote continuous improvement, and act as a bridge between the team and external stakeholders.