Scrum Master

Mastek; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastek is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery for cross-functional teams in Leeds. This role requires 8 to 12 years of relevant experience and a strong background in Scrum, Agile frameworks, and certification preferences.

The position involves 3 days travel to the office and hybrid working arrangements, with collaboration across product owners and stakeholders to drive delivery and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Conflict resolution

Kanban

Lean

SAFe

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Expected Work Experience : 8 to 12 Years

Job Location : Leeds, UK - 3 Days travel to office

SC 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
• 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

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• 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