SC Cleared Scrum Master

SC Cleared Scrum Master

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£515 Per day
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Hybrid - Telford
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Summary: The role of SC Cleared Scrum Master involves facilitating Agile delivery for a major government project in Telford, requiring SC clearance. The Scrum Master will ensure effective collaboration across teams during the migration of HMRC's SAS estate to SAS Viya 4 on AWS, driving adherence to Agile principles and enabling continuous improvement. The position requires a strong understanding of Agile frameworks and excellent communication skills. The role is hybrid, with two days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews for migration teams.
  • Ensure teams follow Agile best practices and maintain focus on sprint goals.
  • Track progress against sprint commitments and manage delivery risks.
  • Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to prioritise backlog items.
  • Identify and resolve blockers impacting migration activities.
  • Escalate issues where necessary and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
  • Promote a culture of learning and process optimisation.
  • Gather feedback and implement improvements to enhance team performance.
  • Provide clear and timely updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
  • Facilitate alignment between technical teams, business analysts, and test teams.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with HMRC security and quality standards.
  • Support reporting for governance boards and programme assurance.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex, multi-team environments.
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled delivery models.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Familiarity with SAS technologies (SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.x/4) - desirable but not mandatory.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and DevOps practices.
  • Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).

Salary (Rate): £515/day

City: Telford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Scrum Maste
Clearance Required: SC
Duration: 6 months
Location: Telford with 2 days/week in office
IR35 Status: Mandated PAYE only

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a SC Cleared Scrum Master to join them on a major government project that's based in Telford 2 days per week.

Purpose of the Role:

To facilitate Agile delivery and ensure effective collaboration across teams during the migration of HMRC's SAS estate (including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5 components) to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS. The Scrum Master will drive adherence to Agile principles, remove impediments, and enable continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Agile Facilitation:
Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews for migration teams.
Ensure teams follow Agile best practices and maintain focus on sprint goals.

Delivery Support:
Track progress against sprint commitments and manage delivery risks.
Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to prioritise backlog items.

Impediment Removal:
Identify and resolve blockers impacting migration activities.
Escalate issues where necessary and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Continuous Improvement:
Promote a culture of learning and process optimisation.
Gather feedback and implement improvements to enhance team performance.

Stakeholder Communication:
Provide clear and timely updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
Facilitate alignment between technical teams, business analysts, and test teams.

Governance & Compliance:
Ensure delivery aligns with HMRC security and quality standards.
Support reporting for governance boards and programme assurance.

Required Skills & Experience:
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex, multi-team environments.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled delivery models.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Familiarity with SAS technologies (SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.x/4) - desirable but not mandatory. Cloud platforms (AWS) and DevOps practices.
Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).

Desirable Qualifications:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent.
Experience in large-scale migration projects within government or regulated environments.
Knowledge of data analytics platforms and testing processes.

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