Scrum Master

The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support a major data migration initiative involving ETL processes, data warehousing and the delivery of a new enterprise data environment.

This is a hands-on delivery role working closely with developers, testers, data engineers, analysts and external suppliers keeping everyone aligned, maintaining momentum and embedding Agile ways of working throughout the project.

If you enjoy creating structure, clarity and collaboration within complex, data-focused programmes, this is a strong fit. The Role You'll guide the team through the full Agile delivery cycle, driving progress, managing risks and ensuring continued alignment across a multi-disciplinary environment., * Facilitating Agile ceremonies: stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives and backlog refinement.

• Supporting the delivery of a substantial data migration and ETL initiative.
• Helping developers, testers, data engineers and analysts stay coordinated and focused.
• Tracking risks, dependencies and progress across the project.
• Coaching the team on Agile practices and fostering continuous improvement.
• Working closely with external delivery partners to keep deliverables and timelines aligned.
• Supporting the Product Owner with backlog prioritisation and planning.
• Removing blockers and shielding the team from distractions.
• Ensuring alignment with SAFe practices and governance.
• Documenting actions, coordinating workshops and supporting day-to-day delivery tasks.

You don't need to be a deep technical expert but you do need enough technical understanding to confidently challenge and support those delivering the hands-on work.

You may have previously worked in testing or development, but this isn't essential.

What matters is:

• An understanding of data migrations, ETL pipelines, and data warehouse projects;
• Confidence engaging with technical teams;
• A delivery-focused, structured approach.

Essential experience:

• Proven background as a Scrum Master or Agile Project Manager.
• Experience working on data-focused programmes (data migrations, ETL, DW projects).
• Exposure to SAFe Agile or similar scaled frameworks (certification desirable).
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable coordinating cross-team activity and supplier delivery.
• Able to operate well in fast-paced, changing environments.

Desirable:

• Experience using Azure DevOps (ADO) for backlog, sprint and work item management.
• Background in a data engineering or database-focused environment.

Personal attributes:

• Collaborative and supportive with strong organisational discipline.
• Attention to detail without losing sight of delivery goals.
• Adaptable, pragmatic and able to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical groups.