Senior Scrum Master

Northrop Grumman UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Private healthcare

Cash health plans

Holiday buy/sell

Career development

Incentive programme

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach to enable delivery of software solutions supporting the UK’s national security. You will coach, facilitate, and support Lean‑Agile teams to improve flow, quality and time to value in a challenging, mission‑critical environment.

This role requires strong facilitation and coaching skills, advanced Scrum Master credentials, and a track record of delivering Agile coaching at scale within secure domains.

Qualifications

• Experience applying servant-leadership in Agile delivery teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum.
• Excellent facilitation, communication and organisational skills.
• Advanced Scrum Master certification (PSM II/III or SASM) or equivalent.
• Experience in Agile Coaching or ICP-ATF/ICP-ACC/ICE-AC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as servant‑leader for Lean‑Agile teams.
• Facilitate Program Increment planning and roadmap development.
• Identify and remove impediments to progress.
• Identify training and development needs for teams and individuals.
• Coach and mentor to improve team performance.
• Provide Agile coaching across multiple teams.

Skills

Servant leadership

Scrum/Agile frameworks

Facilitation

Communication

Organisational skills

Agile coaching

Education

PSM II/III or SASM

ICP-ATF

ICP-ACC

ICE-AC

Job description

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

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement. If this role excites you and you feel you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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].

• 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.

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