Scrum Master/IT Project Manager (Dynamics) - 12-15 Months FTC

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to join our IT team on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a dual-role position, combining hands-on project management with leadership of Agile delivery practices across multiple teams. The successful candidate will not only act as Scrum Master-coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement-but will also take full ownership of delivering a portfolio of projects. The role is based in our Northampton office, although London-based candidates will also be considered. We offer hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home., * Lead the development and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum methodologies, frameworks, and processes

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Act as Scrum Master for delivery teams, removing blockers and enabling high performance
• Coach and mentor Project Teams and Product Owners to enhance Agile maturity and capability
• Establish and maintain product backlogs and supporting artefacts to track progress and performance
• Provide clear, timely reporting on Agile delivery performance to stakeholders
• Assess team and individual Agile maturity and implement improvement plans where needed
• Manage the delivery of projects using both Agile approaches
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams including Development, Infrastructure, and Support
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful delivery and change adoption
• Manage third-party vendors where required, We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications. Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

Do you have experience in Software development?, Essential

• Scrum Master certification (e.g. Certified Scrum Master®, PMI-ACP, or equivalent)
• Significant experience working as both a Scrum Master and Project Manager in Agile environments
• Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with Agile frameworks and delivery practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Proven experience driving continuous improvement in Agile/Scrum processes
• Full lifecycle experience delivering complex Agile projects
• Experience delivering business change across multiple stakeholder groups

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics implementations
• Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or Power Pages
• Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project
• Vendor management experience

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme, To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
• Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
• Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
• Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
• Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
• Wellbeing support through MyndUp
• Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
• Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.

Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline. Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities. At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.