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# Scrum Master

- **Company:** Metric Bio
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Project, Scrum Methodology, Software Project Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/scrum-master-oxford-oxfordshire/2770292912-2/

## About the Role

+ Proven experience managing complex software delivery projects, preferably within regulated or safety-critical industries
 + Deep understanding of the Scrum framework and agile principles, with hands on experience in Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery models
 + Strong working knowledge of delivery tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence and MS Project
 + Demonstrable experience working within formal governance frameworks including DHF documentation and QMS requirements
 + Proven ability to identify project and technical risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
 + Degree in Computer Science or a relevant engineering discipline
Apply if you want to use your technical skills to genuinely make a positive impact on people's lives.

## Description

They are looking for a Scrum Master, Software Delivery to take end-to-end ownership of software project delivery from initiation through to closure. You will coach agile teams, manage complex cross-functional delivery and act as the bridge between engineering and senior stakeholders in a regulated medical device environment.

What you will be doing:

 * Facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews and Retrospectives
 * Coaching teams on agile mindset, self organisation and continuous improvement, and coaching Product Owners on backlog refinement and prioritisation
 * Owning sprint predictability, velocity tracking and delivery metrics such as burndown and cycle time
 * Creating and maintaining project plans, schedules, milestones and managing scope, dependencies, risks and assumptions
 * Coordinating multiple workstreams across software, systems, QA, regulatory and operations teams simultaneously
 * Acting as the primary communication channel between development teams and senior leadership, preparing status reports and executive updates
 * Managing documentation, approvals and phase gates within formal governance frameworks


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