Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager (SC Cleared)

Falcon Chase International
Taunton, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Taunton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Confluence
JIRA
Azure
Scrum
Trello
SC Clearance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to lead Agile delivery for complex, business-critical programmes within a secure and highly regulated public sector environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can combine hands-on Scrum facilitation with strong project management capabilities, ensuring successful delivery while managing governance, stakeholder engagement, planning, risks, and financial control.

  • Active SC Clearance is mandatory., * Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
  • Coach delivery teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.
  • Own and manage integrated project and release plans.
  • Track project scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and delivery timelines.
  • Support governance meetings with clear reporting on delivery progress, risks, budgets, and financials.
  • Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for project delivery across business and technical stakeholders.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performing Agile culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience working as a Scrum Master on medium to large Agile delivery programmes.
  • Strong experience as an Agile Project Manager within structured or regulated environments.
  • Proven experience managing project governance, financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile delivery frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience delivering projects within Public Sector, Defence, Government, or other secure/regulated environments.

Tools & Technologies

  • Azure DevOps
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Trello (or similar Agile management tools), * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Agile certifications such as:
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
  • Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
  • SAFe
  • PMI-ACP

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