Senior Scrum Master

Northrop Grumman; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Pension

Annual incentive

Career development

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile delivery teams in Manchester. You will coach teams, facilitate ceremonies, and help remove impediments to enable high performance in delivering security-critical software solutions for UK national security.

The role requires UK citizenship, the highest level of UK Government security clearance, and offers flexible/hybrid working options with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience applying servant-leadership within Agile delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum frameworks.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a servant-leader to Agile teams and support Lean-Agile practices.
• Facilitate Program Increment Planning and aid roadmap development.
• Identify and surface impediments to team progress and delivery.

Skills

Servant leadership

Agile / Scrum

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Tools

PSM II/III or SAFe ASM

Job description

UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Senior Scrum Master

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

Clearance: You must hold the highest level of UK Government Security Clearance

What's Your Possible?

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most - solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions. It underpins how we develop our people, support career growth, and create meaningful impact for the communities and nation we serve.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job. It's a mission. As a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of software solutions that protect the UK's national security. Working within highly collaborative, Agile delivery teams, you will enable the development of applications that collect, analyse and present complex data, empowering our customers to make informed, time‑critical decisions. You'll operate as a servant‑leader, coach and facilitator, helping teams continuously improve how they work while fostering an environment of trust, learning and high performance. It's an opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, alongside talented professionals, on challenges that genuinely matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a servant‑leader, supporting Agile teams in the day‑to‑day operation of Lean‑Agile practices
• Facilitate team‑of‑teams events such as Program Increment Planning, and support roadmap development to achieve shared objectives
• Identify, surface and help remove impediments to team progress and delivery
• Lead the identification of training and development needs for teams and individuals
• Improve team and individual performance through coaching, mentoring and facilitation
• Provide Agile coaching, advisory support and assurance across multiple teams where required

What You'll Bring

• Practical experience applying servant‑leadership within Agile delivery teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles, practices and frameworks, particularly Scrum
• Excellent facilitation, communication and organisational skills
• An advanced Scrum Master certification such as PSM II or III, or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM)
• Experience in Agile Coaching, or relevant qualifications such as ICP‑ATF, ICP‑ACC or ICE‑AC

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work, you must be a UK national to be eligible for this role.

You must hold the highest level of UK Government security clearance.

Our recruitment team will guide you through the clearance process and are happy to answer questions at [e-mail].

Your Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including compressed working patterns
• Private healthcare, dental cover, life assurance and pension
• Flexible benefits package, including cash health plans and critical illness cover
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Career development, training and professional accreditation support
• Annual performance‑related incentive programme

Why Join Northrop Grumman UK?

A Mission to Believe In

Every day, our work contributes to a safer, more secure and more connected world.

A Place to Belong and Thrive

We value diversity of thought, background and experience. Every voice matters, and we foster inclusive, respectful environments where people can do their best work.

Your Career, Your Way

Shape your career through varied opportunities, mentoring and continuous development, supported by leaders who are invested in your growth.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.