Scrum Master

Mirai Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing software company in Manchester seeks a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Manager for a 10-12 month maternity contract. The role involves leading Agile methodologies, coaching teams, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and delivery approaches. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Agile methodologies and leading teams.
• Exceptional communication and ability to empathize with technical challenges.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Manage scope, timeline, and commitments with stakeholders.
• Ensure backlogs and sprint boards are up to date.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Coaching

Job description

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We’re looking for a Scrum Master/Agile Delivery Manager on a 10-12 month fixed-term maternity contract. Be part of a fast-growing software company that’s disrupting the financial landscape!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Lead and inspire multiple Agile methodologies, using Scrum and Kanban frameworks to drive innovation across our core data and analytics platform.
• Partner with adjacent business functions to shape delivery approaches, manage cross-functional dependencies, and promote value-driven prioritisation.
• Work with a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results.
• Play a vital role in ensuring clear communication, scope management, and alignment between business objectives and planned tasks.

What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Actively manage and communicate the scope, timeline, and commitments of the team with the wider business.
• Coach teams on Agile principles and best practices, ensuring a continuous focus on user story refinement.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring backlogs and sprint boards are always up to date.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in Agile methodologies and team leadership.
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to empathise with technical challenges.
• Passion for coaching and mentoring team members.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adept at promoting consistent estimation techniques and ensuring continuous improvement.

Location: Central Manchester (2 days per week in office, one day being Thursday)

Mirai believes in the power of diversity and the importance of an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, understanding that a range of perspectives strengthens both our team and our partners’ teams. This is just one of the ways that we’re taking positive action to shaping a collaborative and diverse future in the workplace.