Senior Scrum Master

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
Yes. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available. TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time.

Senior Scrum Master

Location:

Cheltenham

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

Clearance:
You must hold the highest level of UK Government Security Clearance.

As a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of software solutions that protect the UK’s national security. Working within highly collaborative, Agile delivery teams, you will enable the development of applications that collect, analyse and present complex data, empowering our customers to make informed, time‑critical decisions.

• Act as a servant‑leader, supporting Agile teams in the day‑to‑day operation of Lean‑Agile practices
• Facilitate team‑of‑teams events such as Program Increment Planning, and support roadmap development to achieve shared objectives
• Identify, surface and help remove impediments to team progress and delivery
• Lead the identification of training and development needs for teams and individuals
• Improve team and individual performance through coaching, mentoring and facilitation
• Provide Agile coaching, advisory support and assurance across multiple teams where required

• Practical experience applying servant‑leadership within Agile delivery teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles, practices and frameworks, particularly Scrum
• Excellent facilitation, communication and organisational skills
• An advanced Scrum Master certification such as PSM II or III, or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• Experience in Agile Coaching, or relevant qualifications such as ICP‑ATF, ICP‑ACC or ICE‑AC

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to be eligible for this role. You must hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance. Our recruitment team will guide you through the clearance process.

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed working patterns
• Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
• Flexible benefits package, including cash health plans and critical illness cover
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Career development, training and professional accreditation support
• Annual performance‑related incentive programme

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply.