PRINCIPAL SCRUM MASTER

Why work for us.
At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world.
We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow.
Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced and passionate Principal Scrum Master to join our Digital Engineering team.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Agile principles and extensive experience working with Scrum teams to facilitate the efficient delivery of high-quality software products.
As a Principal Scrum Master, you will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and guiding multiple Scrum teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to Agile best practices.
Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities.
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives for multiple Scrum teams, ensuring that Agile processes are followed consistently and effectively.
Coach, mentor, and support Scrum team members, including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams, in understanding and applying Agile principles, Practices, and values.
Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the development of well-defined, prioritized product backlogs, and assist with backlog refinement to ensure clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
Identify and remove impediments that hinder the progress of Scrum teams, working proactively to resolve issues and conflicts, and escalating when necessary to ensure timely resolution.
Track and report on team progress, performance, and metrics, ensuring transparency, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decision making.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including product management, development, quality assurance, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement, and promote a shared understanding of Agile values and principles across the organization.
Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to other Scrum Masters, helping to develop their skills and knowledge in Agile practices.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of the organisation's Agile practices.
We Are Looking For You, If You Have.
Essential Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or relevant experience.
4+ years of experience working with Agile methodologies, including 3+ years as a Scrum Master for software development teams.
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and guiding multiple Scrum teams.
Strong understanding of Agile principles, practices, and frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe etc.).
Proven ability to facilitate team communication, resolve conflicts, and remove impediments.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with Agile project management tools (e.
., Jira, Trello, Rally).
Desirable Experience in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe, LeSS, or similar).
Additional Agile certifications, such as Certified Agile Coach (CAC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or Professional Scrum Trainer (PST).
Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, as well as experience working with development, quality assurance, and operations teams.
Who we are.
Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society.
We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers.
As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.
We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland.
From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.
No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential.
You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society! Our people are at the centre of everything we do.
We employ approximately people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland.
Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded.
We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.
When choosing us……….
When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits!  Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are.
Competitive Salary Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance Generous Employer Pension contribution Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills! Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products! 23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS  a dedicated day off for your birthday Free Parking  Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies.
We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work.
We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.
When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible.
And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one.
Its starts here.
It starts with you.
#LI-JB1   #LI-Hybrid Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.