Scrum Master (SC Cleared) | Digital Engineering

Project overview

Scrum Master (SC Cleared) | Digital Engineering | Up to £650 per day Inside IR35

We're seeking experienced Scrum Masters to support high-profile Digital Engineering delivery teams within a complex Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment. This role requires individuals who can confidently facilitate agile delivery, remove impediments, and coach teams to maximise performance while engaging effectively with senior engineering stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Skills & Experience

Desirable Experience

Security Requirements

Contract Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Digital Engineering programme, working within a mature SAFe delivery environment on strategically important projects alongside senior engineering and programme stakeholders.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Drive delivery excellence and promote Agile best practices across engineering teams.
• Identify, manage and remove blockers to ensure consistent delivery progress.
• Facilitate and support Programme Increment (PI) Planning activities.
• Coach teams, Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile principles and delivery discipline.
• Manage dependencies, risks and delivery challenges across multiple teams within a scaled agile environment.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across engineering and delivery functions.
• Build strong relationships with senior engineering and programme stakeholders.
• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within complex technology or engineering programmes.
• Strong experience working within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Hands-on experience facilitating and supporting PI Planning events.
• Demonstrable track record of coaching teams on Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage and challenge senior engineering stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.
• Active SC Clearance is essential.
• Previous experience working within a consultancy environment.
• Experience delivering programmes within the Defence sector.
• Exposure to complex, secure or highly regulated environments.
• Active SC Security Clearance required.
• UK Sole National.
• Rate: Up to £650 per day
• Duration: 6 months initial contract
• Engagement: Inside IR35
• Location: Reading (2 days per week onsite)

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: London, GB
• Rate: 75-81 EUR/h