Scrum Master

IBM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile transformations and enhance Scrum practices. This role involves guiding teams, mentoring junior Scrum Masters, and defining strategies that drive project success. You will serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and Scrum teams, ensuring that business requirements translate into actionable tasks. With a focus on continuous growth and improvement, this position offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will be valued. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes innovation and career development.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Flexible working approaches

25 days holiday

Online shopping discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Group personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Agile project management and Scrum framework.
• Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Agile strategies and Scrum practices across teams.
• Mentor junior Scrum Masters and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum framework

Facilitation skills

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jira

Trello

Azure DevOps

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Introduction

At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK.

A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

We Offer

• A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications
• Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us
• Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year
• Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks
• A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome
• Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees
• Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme
• More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We're seeking a seasoned Senior Scrum Master to lead our Agile transformation and Scrum practices. You will guide strategic decisions, coach teams, and mentor junior Scrum Masters.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Agile strategies and Scrum practices across multiple teams and projects.
• Mentor and guide junior Scrum Masters, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement.
• Conduct coaching sessions, uphold Agile principles and Scrum values, and promote high-quality software development practices.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders and Scrum teams, translating business requirements into actionable product backlogs and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the overall Agile transformation vision and direction within the organisation.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience in Agile project management and Scrum framework.
• Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive organizational change.
• Intermediate level Certification in Scrum or equivalent, along with additional certifications like SCSA or SAFe Agilist.
• Experience of Delivery management processes.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, be residents for the last 10 years, and be able to obtain UK security clearance. We do not sponsor visas.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of other Agile frameworks (e.g., Kanban, Lean).
• Familiarity with software development methodologies.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Passion for Agile principles and continuous improvement.

Additional Details

Level: Mid-Senior
Type: Full-time
Function: Engineering and IT
Industries: IT Services and Consulting