Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a highly skilled Scrum Master - DV Cleared to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working on-site in Romsey, Woking, or Gloucester for a minimum of two days per week, with occasional client visits. The position is offered on a six-month contract, requiring candidates to hold current UKSV or DV clearance and undergo a BPSS check.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and PI planning events
Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and SAFe agile practices
Support backlog refinement in collaboration with the Product Owner
Drive continuous improvement through effective retrospectives and actionable follow-ups
Maintain transparency through appropriate reporting, such as burndown charts, velocity, risks, and impediments
Identify and remove blockers affecting team delivery, escalating risks and issues as necessary
Coordinate dependencies across teams where required
Coach team members in Agile values, mindset, and practices while fostering a high-performing, psychologically safe environment
Support onboarding of new team members
Job Requirements:
Relevant degree level qualification
Experience in software development
Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment
Strong understanding of the Scrum framework and Agile principles
Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies
Experience managing delivery risks and dependencies
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working with tools such as Jira
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
Experience in scaled Agile environments (e.g., SAFe)
Experience working with technical teams such as engineering, data, and DevOps
If you are an agile practitioner with significant experience in delivering complex programmes within a Defence & Security context, our client would be keen to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated team committed to excellence in project delivery
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