Scrum Master contract role - outside IR35

£400 per day outside IR35
6 months (with view to extend)
Hurley, Berkshire UK

Your new company
Our client is a leading provider of managed IoT connectivity, SIM and eSIM solutions for any device, anywhere in the world. Since its inception in 2000, they have been at the forefront of the connected future. They deliver complete managed solutions across both mobile and satellite-based networks. Their unique selling proposition is their ability to overlay a private secure network across the global mobile networks, providing customers access to an otherwise high-cost and complex platform. This infrastructure-as-a-service has transformed organisations' capabilities in deploying secure and resilient network structures. They operate in several countries and are backed by a private equity firm, providing financial strength and stability. As such, they are now seeking an experienced Scrum Master to help them on this journey.
Your new role
In your role, you are accountable for implementing the Scrum framework in a new virtual team. Your responsibilities include coaching teams in Agile ways of working to deliver value and exceed customer expectations. You will help Scrum teams work effectively towards business objectives while maintaining high quality standards. Part of your role involves scheduling and supporting the facilitation of Scrum events and Agile meetings, ensuring they are positive and productive. You will establish a culture of continuous improvement and manage impediments to delivery, enabling teams to focus on achieving their Sprint Goals. You will also support the Product Owners with the management of the Product Backlog, release planning, and the facilitation of refinement and estimation sessions. Your role includes coaching teams to be self-managing and cross-functional. You will identify and manage project risks and mitigations. Lastly, you will motivate teams to succeed in their objectives.
What you'll need to succeed
With at least 3 years of hands-on experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach for a software development team, preferably in large multi-team projects, you have a proven track record. You have successfully implemented the Scrum framework in a new virtual team and hold a certification as a Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or similar). You are experienced in managing multiple backlogs and projects in JIRA and Confluence, with advanced knowledge of JIRA being an advantage. Your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills set you apart, and you have demonstrated experience in working on multiple projects concurrently and managing priorities. You are proficient in the use of flow metrics to drive improvements and increase predictability. Your strong interpersonal skills and confidence in conflict resolution are key to your success. You have a working knowledge of other Agile frameworks such as Kanban and XP. As a servant leader, you are focused on the needs of the team and are passionate about helping teams achieve their goals and continuously improve their ways of working.

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