Scrum Master

Mastek Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Learning & development

Job summary

Mastek Limited is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for cross‑functional teams within Project Management. The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, and related practices.

You will facilitate ceremonies, remove blockers, and collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure timely, high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in Agile project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and related practices (e.g., Kanban, Lean, SAFe or similar scaled frameworks).
• Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
• Professional Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives) to ensure effective and efficient delivery.
• Enable the team to apply Agile principles and Scrum practices consistently within the Project Management (DE) framework.
• Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve blockers that impact sprint goals and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity of requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coach and mentor team members on Agile values, Scrum roles, and responsibilities to drive continuous improvement.
• Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, and throughput) to provide transparency on team performance.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within and across teams.
• Ensure alignment of sprint deliverables with overall project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Support risk and issue management activities within the broader project management governance.
• Partner with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to share best practices and standardize Agile ways of working. Other Capabilities
• Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills to manage diverse stakeholders and team dynamics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities within the Project Management (DE) context.
• Proven capability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt Agile tools and techniques effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with business, technical, and leadership stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a distributed or hybrid team setup with global stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Facilitation

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

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Work Pattern: Hybrid

Travel Requirements: 3 Day Travel to Leeds Office is MANDATORY

Security Clearance: Not Mandatory - Good to Have

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About Mastek

Mastek Limited is a global provider of enterprise AI, digital, and cloud services, enabling clients to achieve measurable and sustainable returns on their technology investments. With a presence in over 40 countries and a workforce of nearly 5,000 professionals, Mastek delivers innovative technology solutions that help organisations accelerate transformation and unlock business value.

Through our Lead with AI approach, we integrate intelligence across our solutions and operations, enabling ethical, scalable, and domain-driven AI adoption. We partner with industry leaders including Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks, delivering outcomes across sectors such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Education, and the Public Sector.Guided by our core values of Trust, Value, and Velocity, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and career growth.

About the Role:

Eligibility - Good to have Job Summary Scrum Master is responsible for leading and facilitating Agile delivery for cross-functional teams within Project Management (DE) - Project Management - Scrum Master (Functional) engagements. Candidate must have relevant experience of 8 to 12 Years.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives) to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

Enable the team to apply Agile principles and Scrum practices consistently within the Project Management (DE) framework.

Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve blockers that impact sprint goals and delivery timelines.

Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity of requirements and acceptance criteria.

Coach and mentor team members on Agile values, Scrum roles, and responsibilities to drive continuous improvement.

Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, and throughput) to provide transparency on team performance.

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within and across teams.

Ensure alignment of sprint deliverables with overall project objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Support risk and issue management activities within the broader project management governance.

Partner with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to share best practices and standardize Agile ways of working. Other Capabilities

Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills to manage diverse stakeholders and team dynamics.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities within the Project Management (DE) context.

Proven capability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt Agile tools and techniques effectively.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with business, technical, and leadership stakeholders.

Comfortable working in a distributed or hybrid team setup with global stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

Project Management (DE) - Project Management - Scrum Master (Functional) experience with RPLN0079898.

8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in Agile project delivery, including substantial experience as a Scrum Master.

Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and related practices (e.g., Kanban, Lean, SAFe or similar scaled frameworks).

Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).

Professional Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.

Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, stakeholder management, and risk management.

Ability to articulate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Why Join Mastek?

• Work on large-scale digital transformation programmes across public and private sector clients.
• Collaborate with highly skilled and diverse teams across multiple disciplines.
• Gain exposure to modern technologies, frameworks, and delivery methodologies.
• Access ongoing learning, professional development, and certification opportunities.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that have real-world impact.
• Be part of an inclusive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy clear career progression opportunities within a global technology organisation.

Our UK Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Private medical insurance (for self and dependants)
• Life assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing initiatives and gym support
• Learning and development programmes, certifications, and professional training
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral bonus programme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

Diversity & Inclusion

At Mastek, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We believe diversity drives innovation and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to make an impact.