Senior Scrum Master
Senior Scrum Master – DV Cleared – National Security
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- Location: Cheltenham
- Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Benefits
- Clearance: Enhanced DV Clearance
Summary
We’re supporting an organisation within the National Security sector that is looking to strengthen its Agile delivery capability.
They’re seeking a Senior Scrum Master to support teams, improve delivery, and embed Agile ways of working.
Role Overview
As a Senior Scrum Master, you'll act as a servant leader, facilitator and Agile coach, supporting multiple teams delivering complex software and technology programmes.
You'll be responsible for creating an environment where teams can thrive, removing delivery obstacles, facilitating Agile ceremonies and helping teams continuously improve how they work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading Agile delivery practices across software development teams
- Facilitating Scrum ceremonies, planning sessions and team-of-teams events
- Coaching teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practices
- Identifying and removing impediments to delivery
- Supporting roadmap planning and delivery coordination across multiple teams
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives and Agile maturity
- Mentoring Scrum Masters, team members and delivery leads where required
- Building collaborative relationships across technical and business stakeholders
- Supporting the successful delivery of complex software and technology programmes
Essential Skills
- Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within Agile software delivery environments
- Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, principles and delivery methodologies
- Experience coaching and mentoring delivery teams and stakeholders
- Experience supporting multiple Agile teams or large-scale delivery programmes
Desirable Skills
- Agile coaching experience
- SAFe delivery environment experience xwzovoh
- Advanced Scrum certifications such as PSM II, PSM III or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master
- Agile coaching certifications such as ICP-ACC, ICP-ATF or equivalent
- Experience delivering software solutions within National Security, Defence or other highly regulated environments
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Key Skills
Scrum Master, Senior Scrum Master, Agile Coach, Agile Delivery, Scrum, SAFe, Software Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Servant Leadership, Agile Transformation, Stakeholder Management, National Security, Defence, DV Cleared, eDV