Scrum Master

Overview

We are looking for a scrum master to enable the delivery of offerings portfolio. Facilitating the delivery of the portfolio. Scheduling, running, documenting the Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives etc. Creating "Definition of Done" and measuring deliveries against this. Backlog management, prioritisation. Measuring agile metrics such as Velocity, burn‑down, cycle time, predictability.

• Experience as a scrum master – ideally in a product management context.
• Scrum framework expertise.
• Scrum Ceremonies Facilitation:
  Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Reviews, Retrospectives.
• Backlog Management Support:
  Working closely with Product Owner to refine and prioritize backlog.
• Creation and management of Definition of Done & Acceptance Criteria:
  Ensuring clarity and consistency across teams.
• Coaching & Team Enablement.
• Agile Mindset coaching.
• Conflict resolution and management and removal of blockers.
• Continuous improvement through retrospectives and process optimisation.
• Servant Leadership, empowering teams rather than directing them.
• Governance and delivery alignment.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non‑clearance vacancies.

LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.