Scrum Master

Ports North; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services client in County Waterford seeks an experienced Scrum Master for an interim role. The candidate will guide Agile teams to enhance product delivery, teach Agile principles, and facilitate Scrum ceremonies. This position requires 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master and proficiency with JIRA. The contract is for 12 months and requires onsite work in Waterford 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performing teams through individual and group coaching.
• Reinforce and ensure the effective use of Agile/Scrum practices.
• Align team activities with the broader goals and vision.
• Provide transparency to business, IT, and operations regarding team progress.
• Balance short-and-long-term needs while facilitating alignment.
• Oversee Scrum processes, support release planning, and assist with backlog management.
• Cultivate a culture of learning and adaptability within the team.

Skills

Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to assess team morale and promote healthy team dynamics

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

Skilled at relationship-building and navigating complex organizations

Experience coaching technical teams

High-energy, motivational leadership style

Proficiency with JIRA

Ability to create a trusting, collaborative, and productive team environment

Education

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)

5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master

Background in software development or delivery

Strong understanding of Agile principles and team dynamics

Tools

JIRA

Job description

We have partnered with our financial services client in their search for an experienced Scrum Master on an interim basis, to support the creation and growth of high‑performing Agile teams by guiding product delivery, coaching team members, and strengthening team dynamics. You will teach Agile principles, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and promote alignment between the Product Owner and the development team. This role may operate as a Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer (RTE), or both. You will foster continuous improvement and act as both a coach and an advocate for effective Agile practices.

An initial 12 month contract is offered and the role holder will be required to work onsite in Waterford 2 days per week.

Preferred Skills

• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to assess team morale and promote healthy team dynamics
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational abilities
• Skilled at relationship‑building and navigating complex organizations
• Experience coaching technical teams
• High‑energy, motivational leadership style with strong influencing skills
• Proficiency with JIRA
• Ability to create a trusting, collaborative, and productive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) preferred
• Background in software development or delivery
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and team dynamics

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performing teams through individual and group coaching
• Reinforce and ensure the effective use of Agile/Scrum practices
• Align team activities with the broader goals and vision
• Provide transparency to business, IT, and operations regarding team progress and Agile processes
• Balance short‑and‑long‑term needs while facilitating alignment between the team and Product Owner
• Oversee Scrum processes, support release planning, and assist with backlog management
• Cultivate a culture of learning and adaptability within the team

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com