Scrum Master

Lawrence Harvey; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment specialist in the UK is seeking a Scrum Master to enhance their project management function. The role involves running Scrum ceremonies, defining the product backlog, and collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery of projects. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of experience and strong communication skills. This position offers both in-office and fully remote options.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager.
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum teams.
• Previous experience in a consulting/client-facing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run Scrum ceremonies.
• Define the product backlog.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Promote Scrum and Agile principles.

Skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Overview

A rapidly growing, global, summit-level Salesforce partner are looking to add a Scrum Master to their project management function to continue their establishment of Agile teams and Scrum practices. As Scrum Master, you'll be responsible for running Scrum ceremonies, defining the product backlog, working with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and promoting Scrum and Agile principles internally and with clients.

As a Scrum Master, you'll be joining a team of established Project and Programme Managers, with a wealth of experience delivering projects for enterprise level organisations - this represents a great opportunity for a Junior Scrum Master/Project Manager learning their craft and looking to gain exposure to larger projects, whilst being surrounded by industry leading experts.

Role

Role: Scrum Master

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for running Scrum ceremonies, defining the product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, and promoting Scrum and Agile principles both internally and with clients.

Qualifications

• Likely 1-3 years experience as a Scrum Master/Project Manager
• Experience working with Agile or Scrum teams, ideally running multiple projects concurrently
• Knowledge of Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence or Azure DevOps, as well as an understanding of project management frameworks
• Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills
• Previous experience working in a consulting/client-facing environment (highly desirable)
• Scrum Master and Agile certifications (highly desirable)

Location

Location: Ideally in London 1-2/week, but open to fully remote applications

Salary

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000

For immediate consideration, please send your CV to the details provided and Zak Harvey will be in touch shortly.

Lawrence Harvey are one of the leading technology recruitment specialists in the UK. As highly competent consultants, we are consistently building on the excellent reputation that we have already established in tech recruitment. We work in partnership with our clients and candidates building a relationship through understanding so we can ensure we are always delivering to their needs.

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