Scrum Master

Our client, operating in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a proficient Scrum Master to join their dynamic team. This is a 12-month contract position located at Warton Aerodrome, requiring on-site presence 3-4 days per week. This opportunity places you at the forefront of modern technology, working on the Dreadnought project with a dedicated team of like-minded professionals.

• Collaborate closely with product owners and stakeholders to refine and maintain a well-defined product backlog.
• Remove impediments to keep the development team focused and productive, guiding them to solutions when necessary.
• Utilise data to identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement.
• Assess and coach the team towards higher levels of Scrum maturity at a sustainable pace.
• Foster a trusting and psychologically safe environment where issues can be raised without fear of blame.

• Certified Scrum Master certification.
• Knowledge and experience with Lean/Agile/Traditional methodologies.
• Proficiency with toolsets such as Atlassian suite, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership behaviours, capable of managing 2 Scrum teams of low to medium complexity.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances.
• Understanding and experience of using appropriate metrics for monitoring team performance.

• PSM1/CSM Qualifications or relevant experience (desirable).
• APM qualification or similar (desirable).

If you are a qualified Scrum Master looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative team based at Warton Aerodrome.