Network Rail
BI Services Scrum Master
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Who We Are
About Network Rail...
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
- Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependant), with the option to buy/sell days
- Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Plus more....
Vacancy Details
- Duration: Permanent
- Location: Manchester Square One 1 or Milton Keynes QMK
- Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £67,813
About The Role
What does the average day look like?
No two days will look exactly the same, but you will usually be at the centre of agile delivery across our Digital and Data teams. You'll facilitate Scrum ceremonies, support sprint planning, help teams keep their backlogs well defined, and make sure priorities, dependencies and delivery dates are clear across Data Engineering, Data Visualisation and Capability management.
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A typical day could involve working with Product Owners, customers and technical leads to understand demand, unblock delivery issues, review progress against the Delivery Plan, and communicate risks or updates to stakeholders. You'll also spend time coaching teams in agile ways of working, encouraging transparency and shared accountability, and helping us continuously improve how we deliver high-quality data products and services that support decision-making across Network Rail.
Main Responsibilities
- Facilitate the Scrum process for the Data Engineering and Data Visualisation teams to embed agile principles, frameworks, and ceremonies, supporting consistent delivery practices and team alignment with agile ways of working.
- Own the Data Delivery Plan and collaborate with the BI Technical BI Capability Manager to agree prioritisation and appropriate delivery dates for all Customer Requests
- Manage team capacity and coordinate planning across Data Engineering and Data Visualisation teams to align delivery efforts, resolve technical dependencies, and optimise use of shared platforms
- Support Data Engineers and Lead Visualisation Managers to maintain well-defined backlogs and align prioritisation with strategic objectives and available funding.
- Identify and remove impediments to team progress by coordinating with Product Owners, Customers, the BI Capability team, Digital Data and Technology (DDaT), and external stakeholders to maintain delivery momentum and minimise disruption across teams.
- Monitor, track, and communicate sprint progress, risks, and performance metrics to inform stakeholders and leadership, supporting transparency and data-driven decision-making.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the Digital and Data function to strengthen team cohesion and drive delivery excellence.
- Champion agile practices and contribute to the growth and maturity of agile capability within Digital and Data to enhance team performance and alignment with agile delivery principles.
- Coach and mentor team members on agile best practices, encouraging shared accountability and team autonomy.
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Your Experience And Skills
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Essential
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex data and analytics environments.
- In depth knowledge of Agile and Scrum frameworks, with hands-on facilitation of agile delivery teams.
- Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional teams in agile planning, delivery, and continuous improvement.
- Experience working with Data Engineering and/or Data Visualisation teams, with understanding of their workflows and toolsets.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps and cloud/BI technologies.
- Able to engage diverse audiences through varied communication channels, including written, verbal, virtual, and in-person formats. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
Desirable
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Scrum Master, or equivalent agile certification.
- Experience supporting agile delivery within cloud-based data architectures.
- Understanding of the rail industry and its regulatory context.
Additional Information...
Contact: RSResourcing@networkrail.co.uk
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