Scrum Master

Position: Scrum Master Location: Wokingham, UK (Office-based) Contract Type: 6-month Contract Rate: £420/day (Inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join a dynamic, fast-paced IT environment. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and enable high-performing teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: * Lead Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Reviews, and Retrospectives. * Coach teams on Agile practices and Scrum principles. * Support Product Owners with backlog management and prioritization. * Identify and remove impediments to ensure smooth delivery. * Monitor sprint progress and report key metrics (velocity, burndown, release forecasts). * Promote continuous improvement and a culture of collaboration and innovation. * Facilitate stakeholder communication and manage cross-team dependencies. Requirements: * 8–12 years of professional experience, with 5+ years as a Scrum Master. * Proven experience leading Agile teams delivering software or cloud-based solutions. * Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile frameworks (SAFe a plus). * Hands-on experience with tools like Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, ServiceNow. * Excellent communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. * Relevant certifications: CSM, PSM I/II, or SAFe Agilist preferred. What we offer: * Exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects in a collaborative environment. * Opportunity to make an impact by driving Agile transformation and delivery excellence. To apply, please submit your CV in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted