Scrum Master (VOIS) Vodafone

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About this Role

We are seeking a certified Scrum Master to lead agile delivery within the Data Analytics domain. This role is pivotal in fostering an agile culture across cross-functional teams comprising data engineers, scientists, analysts, and product managers. The individual will be responsible for enabling agile practices, facilitating SAFe ceremonies, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of data products. The role demands strong stakeholder management, technical understanding, and the ability to coach teams in agile methodologies.

What you will do

Champion agile values, principles, and practices across Data Analytics teams.
Facilitate agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, demos, and PI planning.
Coach and mentor team members on agile standards and ensure consistent practices across workstreams.
Collaborate with product owners, data specialists, and delivery leaders to ensure effective execution.
Track and report agile metrics such as velocity, lead time, and cycle time to support data-driven decisions.
Ensure proper use of collaboration tools like JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
Manage stakeholder and vendor interfaces, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across Scrum Masters and agile specialists.

Certified Scrum Master or Scrum Practitioner with proven experience in agile project delivery.
Skilled in managing complex software and data analytics projects using agile methodologies.
Experienced in scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS.
Strong understanding of the data lifecycle including ingestion, transformation, modelling, and visualisation.
Technically proficient with the ability to understand architecture and source code.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Proficient in agile collaboration tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
Familiarity with technologies like Google Cloud Platform, SQL, Qlik, PowerBI, Tableau, and SAP Analytics Cloud is highly desirable.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of driving continuous improvement.

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

Opportunity to lead agile transformation in a global data analytics environment.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-scale data platforms.
Collaborative work culture with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Continuous learning and development through agile coaching and mentoring.
High-impact role with visibility across business and technical stakeholders.

What skills you will learn

Advanced agile delivery techniques and scaled agile frameworks.
Data product lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement.
Agile metrics analysis and reporting for performance optimisation.
Cross-functional collaboration and conflict resolution.
Technical fluency in cloud-native and data visualisation platforms.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status , pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.