SC Cleared Scrum Master

To facilitate Agile delivery and ensure effective collaboration across teams during the migration of HMRC's SAS estate (including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5 components) to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS. The Scrum Master will drive adherence to Agile principles, remove impediments, and enable continuous improvement throughout the project life cycle., Agile Facilitation: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews for migration teams. Ensure teams follow Agile best practices and maintain focus on sprint goals.

Delivery Support: Track progress against sprint commitments and manage delivery risks. Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to prioritise backlog items.

Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve blockers impacting migration activities. Escalate issues where necessary and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of learning and process optimisation. Gather feedback and implement improvements to enhance team performance.

Stakeholder Communication: Provide clear and timely updates on progress, risks, and dependencies. Facilitate alignment between technical teams, business analysts, and test teams.

Governance & Compliance: Ensure delivery aligns with HMRC security and quality standards. Support reporting for governance boards and programme assurance.

Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex, multi-team environments. Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled delivery models. Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Familiarity with SAS technologies (SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.x/4) - desirable but not mandatory. Cloud platforms (AWS) and DevOps practices. Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence)., Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent. Experience in large-scale migration projects within government or regulated environments. Knowledge of data analytics platforms and testing processes.