Agile Scrum Master - CGEMJP00301534

Summary: The role of Scrum Master involves leading Agile change initiatives within a dynamic environment, focusing on managing the change backlog and ensuring effective delivery across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and collaborate closely with various stakeholders to drive project success. This position requires a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Scrum Master will facilitate key Agile ceremonies and contribute to the overall technical development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Maintain and prioritise the change backlog, ensuring alignment with broader Data Platform priorities.
• Provide structured and transparent status updates to stakeholders and consumers.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Product Owners to track progress against milestones, manage risks and issues, and ensure budget adherence.
• Contribute to the technical development approach, balancing cost, time, quality, and risk.
• Assist in identifying, managing, and resolving technical Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAIDs).

Key Skills:

• Certified Scrum Master (or equivalent Agile certification).
• Proven experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong understanding of the full end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on technical experience in software development or implementation.
• Experience designing software solutions across distributed and integrated architectures.
• Previous experience working within the Financial Services sector.

Salary (Rate): £350 per day

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with a strong technical background to support the delivery of change initiatives within a dynamic Agile environment. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage the change backlog and drive delivery across a wider change agenda.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Maintain and prioritise the change backlog, ensuring alignment with broader Data Platform priorities.
• Provide structured and transparent status updates to stakeholders and consumers.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers and Product Owners to track progress against milestones, manage risks and issues, and ensure budget adherence.
• Contribute to the technical development approach, balancing cost, time, quality, and risk.
• Assist in identifying, managing, and resolving technical Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies (RAIDs).

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Certified Scrum Master (or equivalent Agile certification).
• Proven experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong understanding of the full end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Demonstrated servant leadership, facilitation, conflict resolution, and continuous improvement skills.
• Hands-on technical experience in software development or implementation.
• Experience designing software solutions across distributed and integrated architectures.
• Previous experience working within the Financial Services sector.