Agile Scrum Master

Cpl Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland seeks an experienced Certified Scrum Master to partner with global technology teams to deliver projects within a dynamic Agile environment.

You will lead Scrum ceremonies, mentor teams on Agile practices, and monitor sprint metrics while supporting distributed teams in a hybrid setup. Proactive blockers removal and stakeholder updates are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as Scrum Master or Agile delivery lead.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Experience reporting sprint metrics and planning cycles.
• Experience coordinating Scrum of Scrums across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Mentor teams on Agile practices and artefacts.
• Monitor and report sprint metrics and PI planning progress.
• Identify and resolve delivery blockers and impediments.
• Maintain stakeholder communication on progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Coordinate Scrum of Scrums across distributed teams.

Skills

Certified Scrum Master

Agile Coach

Waterfall SDLC

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Sprint reporting

Capacity planning

PI planning

Stakeholder management

Distributed teams

Scrum ceremonies

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Scrum Master

Contract: €500 - €700 per day

Hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Certified Scrum Master to join a leading financial services organisation, partnering with global technology teams to deliver projects within a dynamic Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Mentor and guide teams on Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, and associated artefacts.
• Monitor and report on sprint metrics, quarterly delivery metrics, team capacity planning, PI planning, and information radiators.
• Proactively identify, elevate, and help resolve delivery blockers and technical impediments.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues.
• Coordinate and facilitate Scrum of Scrums meetings across geographically dispersed teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and support the development of high-performing Agile teams.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar Agile delivery role, supporting multiple technical teams and initiatives.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Scrum certification.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and Waterfall software delivery methodologies (SDLC).
• Practical experience using JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Proven experience managing sprint reporting, capacity planning, quarterly planning cycles, and PI planning activities.
• Strong coaching and facilitation capabilities, with a track record of driving Agile adoption.
• Experience working within global or distributed teams, including coordinating Scrum of Scrums.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
• Exposure to data warehousing, reporting, or business intelligence projects.
• Experience operating within complex and highly regulated technical environments.