Scrum Master - Agile

Scrum Master | Specialist Insurance Transformation

London | Hybrid Working | Permanent - £70,000 - £80,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Scrum Master to join a specialist insurer undergoing significant business and technology transformation.

With multiple strategic initiatives underway, including the integration of two business brands, major claims modernisation programmes and wider technology change, you'll play a key role in driving Agile delivery across a growing portfolio of projects.

The organisation is committed to embedding Agile ways of working as a core part of its future operating model. As a result, we're looking for someone who not only facilitates delivery, but has a proven track record of coaching teams, influencing stakeholders and helping organisations mature their Agile capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies across multiple project teams
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and best practice
• Drive Agile maturity and help embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Remove delivery impediments and improve team effectiveness
• Support Product Owners with backlog management and sprint planning
• Promote collaboration across business and technology teams
• Use delivery metrics to drive performance and transparency

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master within technology or business transformation programmes
• Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, Scrum and Agile coaching
• Experience improving Agile maturity within teams or organisations
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence and Miro

Desirable:

• Specialist Insurance Experience is highly advantageous
• Claims, technology or business transformation experience
• PSM, CSM or equivalent certification
• Knowledge of Kanban, Lean and scaled Agile frameworks

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