Scrum Master
Posted 1 week ago by Templeton & Partners - Innovative & Inclusive Hiring Solutions
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic digital transformation programme within a leading global organisation. This hybrid role based in London focuses on reshaping portfolio management and decision-making through integrated digital solutions. The ideal candidate will champion Agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to a high-impact initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion an agnostic Agile mindset and foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach cross-functional teams transitioning to Agile ways of working.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and workshops including story mapping, value stream mapping, Scrum of Scrums, and product alignment sessions.
- Drive synchronisation across multiple teams and ensure alignment between strategy and execution.
- Promote Lean/Kanban metrics and Agile reporting (e.g., Jira queries, planned vs. earned value).
- Identify and raise visibility of team-level impediments, risks, and dependencies.
- Support Agile maturity assessments and create psychologically safe environments for collaboration and learning.
- Contribute to the Agile Community of Practice and embed Lean-Agile principles across the organisation.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience implementing Scrum and Agile practices at an enterprise level.
- Strong background in Lean Agile coaching, facilitation, and mentoring.
- Deep understanding of Agile transformation, productisation, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile tooling.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including product owners, UX designers, engineers, and project managers.
- Scrum Master certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM I/II/III, CSP, CTC) are a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Hybrid (London-based)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic digital transformation programme within a leading global organisation. This is a hybrid role based in London, offering the opportunity to work on a high-impact initiative that is reshaping portfolio management and decision-making through integrated digital solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion an agnostic Agile mindset and foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach cross-functional teams transitioning to Agile ways of working.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and workshops including story mapping, value stream mapping, Scrum of Scrums, and product alignment sessions.
- Drive synchronisation across multiple teams and ensure alignment between strategy and execution.
- Promote Lean/Kanban metrics and Agile reporting (e.g., Jira queries, planned vs. earned value).
- Identify and raise visibility of team-level impediments, risks, and dependencies.
- Support Agile maturity assessments and create psychologically safe environments for collaboration and learning.
- Contribute to the Agile Community of Practice and embed Lean-Agile principles across the organisation.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience implementing Scrum and Agile practices at an enterprise level.
- Strong background in Lean Agile coaching, facilitation, and mentoring.
- Deep understanding of Agile transformation, productisation, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile tooling.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including product owners, UX designers, engineers, and project managers.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Scrum Master certifications (e.g., CSM, PSM I/II/III, CSP, CTC) are a plus.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a strategic digital transformation programme that is redefining how portfolios are managed and executed. If you are passionate about Agile and have experience driving change at scale, we’d would like to hear from you.