Scrum Master

Mastek
Leeds, UK
15 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Application Lifecycle Management JIRA Microsoft Azure Scrum Methodology Atlassian Tools

Job description

Scrum Master is responsible for leading and facilitating Agile delivery for cross-functional teams within Project Management (DE) - Project Management - Scrum Master (Functional) engagements. Candidate must have relevant experience of 8 to 12 Years., * Facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and Retrospectives) to ensure effective and efficient delivery.

  • Enable the team to apply Agile principles and Scrum practices consistently within the Project Management (DE) framework.
  • Remove impediments and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve blockers that impact sprint goals and delivery timelines.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring clarity of requirements and acceptance criteria.
  • Coach and mentor team members on Agile values, Scrum roles, and responsibilities to drive continuous improvement.
  • Track and report key Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, capacity, and throughput) to provide transparency on team performance.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within and across teams.
  • Ensure alignment of sprint deliverables with overall project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Support risk and issue management activities within the broader project
  • Partner with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to share best practices and standardize Agile ways of working.

Requirements

  • Strong facilitation and conflict-resolution skills to manage diverse stakeholders and team dynamics.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities within the Project Management (DE) context.
  • Proven capability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt Agile tools and techniques effectively.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with business, technical, and leadership stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in a distributed or hybrid team setup with global stakeholders., experience with RPLN0079898.
  • 8 to 12 years of relevant professional experience in Agile project delivery, including substantial experience as a Scrum Master.
  • Strong knowledge of Scrum, Agile frameworks, and related practices (e.g., Kanban, Lean, SAFe or similar scaled frameworks).
  • Hands-on experience using Agile lifecycle management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent).
  • Professional Scrum Master or equivalent Agile certification is preferred.
  • Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, stakeholder management, and risk management.
  • Ability to articulate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical

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