Position: Scrum Master
Location: Wokingham, UK (Office-based)
Contract Type: 6-month Contract
Rate: £420/day (Inside IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic, fast-paced IT environment. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and enable high-performing teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
* Coach teams on Agile practices and Scrum principles.
* Support Product Owners with backlog management and prioritization.
* Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth delivery.
* Monitor sprint progress and report key metrics (velocity, burndown, release forecasts).
* Promote continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration and innovation.
* Facilitate stakeholder communication and manage cross-team dependencies.
Requirements:
* 8–12 years of professional experience, with 5+ years as a Scrum Master.
* Proven experience leading Agile teams delivering software or cloud-based solutions.
* Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks (SAFe a plus).
* Hands-on experience with tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, ServiceNow.
* Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
* Relevant certifications: CSM, PSM I/II, or SAFe Agilist preferred.
What we offer:
* Exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects in a collaborative environment.
* Opportunity to make an impact by driving Agile transformation and delivery excellence.
To apply, please submit your CV in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted