Project Manager / Scrum Master (SC)

Stott and May; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm is seeking a Project Manager / Scrum Master in Guildford. The candidate must have active SC clearance and will lead Agile ceremonies, improve workflows, and support project delivery tasks. This role is hybrid with 2 days on-site in London and offers a negotiable rate inside IR35 for a duration of 6-12 months.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an active SC clearance.
• Experience in leading Agile ceremonies.
• Strong analytical skills to track Agile metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Ensure updates in DevOps for traceability.
• Identify workflow improvement opportunities.
• Support Project Manager with delivery tasks.
• Collaborate with Product Owners on backlogs.
• Track key Agile metrics.

Job description

Overview

Project Manager / Scrum Master (SC)

*candidates must hold an active SC clearance to be considered*

Start: ASAP

Location: 2 days on site in London

Duration: 6-12 months

Rate: negotiable, inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate core Agile ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Retrospectives, and Reviews.
• Ensure consistent and accurate updates in DevOps for full traceability and clear progress reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance team effectiveness; review and action retrospective feedback.
• Support the Project Manager with project delivery tasks including internal/client reporting, financial tracking, risk management, and dependency coordination.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and delivery teams to plan and prioritise backlogs across multiple releases, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Track and analyse key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide ad hoc support across the project as needed.