Agile Scrum Master

Scrum Master

Contract: €500 - €700 per day

Hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Certified Scrum Master to join a leading financial services organisation, partnering with global technology teams to deliver projects within a dynamic Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor and guide teams on Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and associated artefacts.
• Monitor and report on sprint metrics, quarterly delivery metrics, team capacity planning, PI planning, and information radiators.
• Proactively identify, elevate, and help resolve delivery blockers and technical impediments.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate Scrum of Scrums meetings across geographically dispersed teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and support the development of high-performing Agile teams.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile delivery role, supporting multiple technical teams and initiatives.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum certification.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall software delivery methodologies (SDLC).
• Practical experience using JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Proven experience managing sprint reporting, capacity planning, quarterly planning cycles, and PI planning activities.
• Strong coaching and facilitation capabilities, with a track record of driving Agile adoption.
• Experience working within global or distributed teams, including coordinating Scrum of Scrums.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to data warehousing, reporting, or business intelligence projects.
• Experience operating within complex and highly regulated technical environments.