Scrum Master (Contract) - Financial Services
Posted Today by Sanderson Recruitment Plc on JobServe
£600 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London, UK
Summary: The role of Scrum Master involves leading two newly formed Scrum teams within a major digital transformation initiative in the financial services sector. The position requires a strong focus on delivery, collaboration with various stakeholders, and the facilitation of Scrum practices. This contract role is expected to last for an initial six months, with the potential for extension. The Scrum Masters will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful and timely delivery of strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a dedicated Scrum Master for two newly formed Scrum teams.
- Drive a strong delivery focus within the teams, ensuring consistent progress and value delivery.
- Proactively identify, manage, and resolve impediments and dependencies that may impact team velocity.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Retrospectives) effectively and efficiently.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, promoting self-organisation and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-defined and prioritised backlog.
- Collaborate effectively with Engineering teams to ensure technical delivery aligns with product goals.
- Engage with Business Analysts to ensure a clear understanding of requirements and user stories.
- Manage and collaborate effectively with third-party teams integrated within the Scrum framework.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Agile practices within the organisation.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master within complex environments.
- Demonstrable experience in establishing and maturing new Scrum teams.
- A strong track record of driving delivery and taking ownership of problem resolution.
- Experience managing and collaborating with third-party teams.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- A solid understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
- Experience within the Insurance sector is highly preferred; however, candidates with broader Financial Services experience will also be strongly considered.
Salary (Rate): £600
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT