Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Context: Secure, multi-supplier MOD environment
Primary objective: Deliver Facilitates Agile delivery and coaches a cross-functional Scrum team on Lean-Agile principles. You foster an environment of high performance, continuous improvement, and transparent communication within the broader SAFe framework.
Key Responsibilities
Ceremony Facilitation: Plan and facilitate effective Scrum events, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinement, and Sprints Retrospectives.
Impediment Removal: Proactively identify, track, and remove blockers that hinder team velocity and morale.
Metric Tracking: Monitor and report key delivery metrics (velocity, predictability, flow) to drive continuous team optimization.
SAFe Alignment: Coordinate across Scrum teams to manage dependencies, align with ART objectives, and support PI planning execution.
Core Technical Skills
Comprehensive knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles.
Advanced proficiency in Agile tooling (Jira, Confluence) for metric tracking and reporting.
Familiarity with technical software development processes to effectively guide engineering conversations.
Leadership and Personal Strengths
Servant-leadership mindset with high emotional intelligence and conflict-resolution abilities.
Energetic facilitator capable of keeping teams focused and motivated.
Strong organizational resilience in navigating complex enterprise environments.

Typical Qualifications / Experience
Professional Experience: 3+ years’ experience working in an Agile delivery environment or development team, facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing team blockers, and tracking flow metrics.
Education & Foundational Benchmark: Higher education qualification (NVQ Level 3/4 or degree) or equivalent practical industry experience.
Professional Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (e.g. Scrum Alliance CSM or Scrum.org PSM I/II); SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) strongly preferred.