Scrum Master

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen. 

Better content. Better products. And better careers.  

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. 

The Scrum Master/Squad Coach is a key delivery role within the squad, accountable for driving sprint execution and progress towards program increment (PI) objectives within the Agile Release Train (ART).  

Sitting within the Agile for Sky framework, the role works closely with the Release Train Engineer, Senior Product Owner and the wider ART to enable effective delivery, improve ways of working and ensure the squad consistently delivers value.  The Scrum Master acts as both a delivery lead and an agile coach, supporting the squad to perform at pace while maintaining quality and alignment

What you’ll do:

• Own sprint delivery and support the squad to achieve committed PI objectives, ensuring progress and removing impediments.
• Facilitate squad ceremonies and coordinate day to day workflow across development, testing and release activities.
• Act as Agile Coach to the squad, driving adoption of Agile best practices aligned to the Agile for Sky framework.
• Manage squad risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where required and working closely with the Release Train Engineer and wider ART.
• Track and communicate progress, performance and release targets to stakeholders using metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

• Strong experience within Agile teams with a solid understanding of Agile at scale.
• Proven ability to drive delivery, manage squad workflow and remove impediments to maintain progress.
• Skilled in facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams to improve collaboration and performance.
• Experience in managing risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication within complex delivery environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across squads and stakeholders.
• Good understanding of the software lifecycle including development testing and release processes.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience working as a Scrum Master or Squad Coach, ideally with relevant certifications (e.g. SAFe Scrum Master).
• Experience in large scale or complex delivery programmes within a scaled Agile framework.
• Background in media, telecoms or similar faced paced technology environments.
• Knowledge of Agile metrics and using data to drive improvements.

Benefits and perks

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

• Free Sky TV , including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema  
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcare with mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect 
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. 

Your office base 

Livingston Watermark

Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it’s a great place to work and connect. 

The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. 

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.