Agile Coach/ Scrum Master
Role details
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Tech stack
Job description
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Agile Coach/Scrum Master to work for our client within the transport sector. This is initially a 3 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London., The Scrum Master & Agile Coach will drive alignment across newly formed product delivery teams and establish a common framework for agile delivery. This role is pivotal in fostering cultural transformation, enabling high-performing teams, and ensuring delivery aligns with business priorities. Responsibilities: Agile Delivery Leadership:
- Facilitate PI Planning sessions and support delivery execution.
- Ensure adherence to agile principles and frameworks across teams
Coaching and Mentoring:
- Coach teams toward self-organisation, continuous improvement, and agile maturity.
- Provide guidance to Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and stakeholders on agile best practices.
Cultural Transformation:
- Promote transparency, collaboration, and a culture of accountability.
- Champion agile values and principles to embed them into organisational practices.
Alignment & Governance:
- Drive consistency in delivery processes across product teams.
- Support the implementation of a common framework for planning and reporting.
Key Deliverables:
- Successful facilitation of PI Planning sessions and alignment of objectives.
- Delivery of agreed business priorities within committed timelines.
- Implementation of a standardised agile framework across product teams.
- Regular reporting on agile maturity and delivery performance metrics.
- Documented continuous improvement initiatives and outcomes.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Scrum?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Proven experience as a Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach in a scaled agile environment (e.g., SAFe).
- Strong facilitation skills for PI Planning and other agile ceremonies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence cultural change and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
- Knowledge of agile metrics and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence)., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), or equivalent agile certification preferred.
- ICAgile Certified Professional - Agile Coaching (ICP-ACC) or similar.