VML - Scrum Master - Agile Methodologies

Who We Are :

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world.

Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration.

With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology.

We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

The Opportunity :

This program of work is central to WPPs' continued success, helping augment their world class AI with a back-office workflow platform.

The value add is to enable agencies to manage their work end to end within our innovate platform.

This is a greenfield program of work to replace their existing workflow system with bespoke .Net development using a microservice architecture in Azure and Kubernetes.

What You'll Be Doing :

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our agile team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilitating Scrum practices within a SaaS environment and a passion for driving efficiency and collaboration in the Media and Advertising sector.

This role will report into the Programme Manager.

Role & Responsibilities :

Agile Facilitation :

- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews.

- Ensure that Scrum practices are followed, and the team understands Agile principles.

Team Empowerment :

- Coach team members on Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

- Remove impediments to the team's progress and help resolve conflicts.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with Product Owners to refine the product backlog and ensure clarity of user stories.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, QA, and design, to ensure alignment and transparency.

Performance Monitoring :

- Track team progress through metrics such as velocity and burn-down charts.

- Identify areas for improvement and implement action plans to enhance team performance.

Stakeholder Communication :

- Serve as a liaison between the team and external stakeholders.

- Provide updates to leadership on team progress, challenges, and successes.

Training and Development :

- Organize and facilitate training sessions and workshops on Agile methodologies and best practices.

- Encourage a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

What We Want From You :

- 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in a SaaS environment.

- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and principles.

- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

- Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

- Experience with Agile project management tools (e., Jira, Trello).

- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) is preferred.

What We Can Offer You :

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills.

We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say.

Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day :

- Connect Meaningfully.

- Inspire Creatively.

- Include Purposefully.

- Approach Positively.

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are.

That's why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions :

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms.

With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestl, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co.

We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia.

Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world.

Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.

WPP (VML Enterprise Solutions) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics.

We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.