Scrum Master

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Scrum Master / Delivery Lead to enhance project delivery within technical IT teams. This hybrid role offers the chance to manage resources effectively and promote Agile methodologies, ensuring smooth workflow and collaboration. With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, you will play a pivotal role in driving IT projects to success. If you are passionate about Agile practices and looking to grow into a full Delivery Lead, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment!

Benefits

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Potential salary flexibility for exceptional candidates

Qualifications

• Experience in Agile project management, especially Scrum and Lean Kanban.
• Strong skills in coaching and facilitating discussions.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow within application support teams using Agile methodologies.
• Oversee IT project lifecycles and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Agile project management

Scrum

Lean Kanban

Stakeholder Management

Coaching

Facilitating discussions

Job description

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sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Scrum Master / Delivery Lead

Location: Sunderland / Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)

We are looking for a Scrum Master / Delivery Lead to join our well-established client. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong project management experience who is ready to step into a delivery lead role.

Role Overview:

As part of this role, you will be supporting the efficient delivery of work through our client’s application support teams. The key responsibility is to manage resources effectively, prioritise tasks, and oversee the release of work within these teams. The role holder will collaborate closely with a team of IT professionals to ensure smooth delivery of tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile methodologies, particularly in managing the delivery of work for technical IT teams, including areas such as Applications, SAP, and Data projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate and manage the workflow within application support teams by applying Agile methodologies like Scrum and Lean Kanban.
2. Oversee the full lifecycle of IT technical projects, ensuring thorough planning, proactive risk management, and strong collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Promote a culture of continuous improvement by analysing past challenges, extracting lessons learned, and identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
4. Conduct planning, stand-ups, resource management, lessons learned, and playbacks.
5. Track, report, and manage risks and issues.
6. Plan development, tracking, and management.
7. Escalate issues and risks as necessary.
8. Facilitate Technical Design and decision-making processes.
9. Manage Cyber Risk Reduction throughout project delivery.

What We Are Looking For:

1. Experience in Agile project management (Scrum, Lean Kanban, or other similar frameworks).
2. Demonstrated experience in managing the delivery of technical IT projects.
3. Strong skills in coaching, facilitating discussions, and clearly communicating complex technical concepts.
4. Expertise in Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively handle competing priorities.

The Offer:

1. Hybrid working – 2 Days in Sunderland, 1 in Leeds (or vice versa).
2. A chance to develop into a full Delivery Lead with support and training.
3. Salary of £45,000 – £50,000 (potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate).

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, lead, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.