Scrum Master

Aviva; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva in Ireland is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support delivery within our Corporate Solutions Programme. You will enable high-performing cross-functional teams, promote Agile maturity, and remove impediments to ensure alignment with objectives and timelines.

The role focuses on agile delivery, digital innovation, and operational excellence across large-scale programmes, with flexible hybrid working arrangements in Dublin. Applicants with CSM/SSM or equivalent will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Proven Scrum Master in large-scale Agile programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence as delivery tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach cross-functional teams in Agile principles and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments, escalate issues, and resolve dependencies.
• Monitor sprint progress, velocity, and delivery metrics for predictable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Programme Managers on scope and priorities.
• Facilitate communication between tech teams and business stakeholders.

Skills

Scrum Master experience

Scrum/Kanban/SAFe

Jira

Confluence

Facilitation

Coaching

Communication

Conflict resolution

Distributed teams

Stakeholder management

Delivery metrics

Risk & dependency management

Education

CSM/SSM or equivalent Agile qualification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Scrum Master to support delivery within our Corporate Solutions Programme. This strategic initiative focuses on transforming corporate offerings through agile delivery, digital innovation, and operational excellence.

You’ll play a key role in enabling high-performing, cross-functional teams, facilitating effective Agile delivery, removing impediments, and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Working closely with Product Owners, Programme Managers, and key stakeholders, you’ll help ensure delivery remains aligned with programme objectives, priorities, and timelines.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master within large-scale Agile programmes.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
• Expert-level proficiency in Agile delivery tools, particularly Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience supporting distributed teams and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery metrics, sprint tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive effective problem resolution.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring ceremonies remain focused and productive.
• Coach and support cross-functional teams in Agile principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and remove impediments, escalating issues and resolving dependencies where necessary.
• Monitor sprint progress, team velocity, and delivery metrics to support predictable outcomes.
• Work closely with Product Owners and Programme Managers to maintain clarity around scope, priorities, and delivery objectives.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Drive actionable improvements through retrospectives and promote Agile maturity across teams and the wider programme.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or an equivalent Agile qualification.
• Experience within financial services, particularly life assurance.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery in regulated environments.
• Experience contributing to large-scale transformation programmes involving digital innovation and operational improvement.

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply.

We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job shares. We aim to accommodate different locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, our business, and you. Most colleagues work smartly, spending at least 50% of their time in the office each week while enjoying the benefits of flexibility and collaboration.