Scrum Master

Project overview

This contract assignment combines Scrum Master responsibilities for one or more teams with Agile Coach support across the Personal Documents section of the Swedish Police Authority’s IT Department. The work supports systems for travel and identity documents, including a planned state ID card and e-identification, and includes coaching, ceremonies, dependency coordination, change work, and continuous improvement.

The key requirements include at least five recent years as a Scrum Master, at least three recent documented years in Agile coaching and change management, experience with at least three change assignments, Jira or a similar tool, and strong facilitation and communication skills. Certifications such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, or SAFe are preferred; public-sector experience is meritorious.

The structured input states 5–10 years of experience, while the description specifies 4–8 years generally and minimum experience thresholds; the assignment is in Stockholm, with work mode not specified, and is scheduled from January 2027 to January 2028, subject to an approved registry check.

Responsibilities

• For our client, the Swedish Police Authority, we are looking for a consultant for the assignment below
• Do you want to be part of driving the agile transition within the Police Authority? We are looking for an experienced and committed Scrum Master and Agile Coach who wants to take a key role in developing our teams and working methods within the Personal Documents section.
• Coach teams in agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban.
• Identify and remove obstacles to the team's progress.
• Ensure focus on the iteration's goals and promote transparency towards stakeholders.
• Lead retrospectives, PI planning according to SAFe and other agile ceremonies.
• Drive change management linked to culture, values ​​and working methods.
• Collect data to measure and analyze team performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Act as a communication bridge between team, management and stakeholders
• A Scrum master basically acts as a coach for a development team working according to the agile method. Examples of tasks include ensuring compliance with the process, coordinating communication between different actors, and ensuring that the project is driven towards set goals.
• Knowledge – high competence in the relevant field
• Experience – 4-8 years of experience in the field. Has participated in or completed several similar assignments in the relevant field with high quality. Is a role model for other consultants at a lower level.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Scrum Master experience, acquired within the last 7 years
• At least 3 years of documented Agile Coach and change management experience, acquired within the last 6 years
• Documented participation in or leadership of at least three change management projects or assignments
• Deep understanding of agile principles and experience leading agile development teams
• Practical experience with agile methods, including Scrum, Kanban, and/or Scrumban
• Experience facilitating agile ceremonies, including retrospectives and SAFe PI planning
• Documented experience using Jira or a similar system to manage user stories and epics
• Documented experience facilitating workshops and training
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with teams, management, and stakeholders
• Good technical understanding and interest in digitalization
• Relevant academic degree or equivalent experience

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Sweden, SE