Scrum Master

Slalom; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Scrum Master to lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies, coaching teams to collaborate effectively and commit to realistic increments. You will work closely with the Product Owner to provide a clear vision and direction for the product, while mentoring the Product Owner to strengthen ownership and decision making.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in technology delivery, strong Agile knowledge, and experience with SAFe or LeSS in global environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Technology Product or Service Delivery.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Advanced Knowledge of at least one complimentary Agile practice Kanban or Lean Startup.
• Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) as well as waterfall frameworks (PRINCE2 or PMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Scrum ceremonies and adapt them to organizational and team needs.
• Coach teams to collaborate, organize work, and make reliable commitments.
• Partner with Product Owner to provide clear vision and direction for the product or service.
• Mentor Product Owner and address anti-patterns and behaviours hindering success.

Skills

Agile principles

Scrum practices

Facilitation

Coaching

Stakeholder alignment

Communication

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Education

CS/IT degree

Tools

SAFe

LeSS

PRINCE2

PMP

Kanban

Lean Startup

Job description

Role

This role is responsible for leading and facilitating Scrum ceremonies, ensuring they are delivered effectively while adapting them to meet the needs of both the organisation and the team. The Scrum Master coaches teams to collaborate efficiently, organise their work successfully, and make realistic commitments that result in reliable product increments. Working closely with the Product Owner, they help provide a clear vision and direction for the product or service, ensuring the team understands where it is headed. They also support and mentor the Product Owner in making informed product decisions, fostering strong product ownership practices, and addressing any behaviours or anti-patterns that may hinder the success of the team or product.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Agile principles and Scrum practices, with a passion for building self-organising, high-performing teams.
• Skilled facilitator and coach, enabling teams to take ownership of their processes, resolve conflicts effectively, and deliver against shared goals.
• Experienced in partnering with Product Owners and stakeholders to drive alignment, secure buy-in, and achieve successful outcomes.
• Collaborative and influential communicator, able to build strong relationships across technical teams and business functions within global organisations.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and resilient, with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a customer-focused approach in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Technology Product or Service Delivery.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Advanced Knowledge of at least one complimentary Agile practice Kanban or Lean Startup.
• Working knowledge of Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe, LeSS) as well as waterfall frameworks (PRINCE2 or PMP).

Rewards

Competitive compensation and benefits.