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London, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland (On-site)

Senior Scrum Master

3 Weeks ago • 7 Years + • Product Management

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Job Description

This Senior Scrum Master role requires leading Agile teams in delivering high-impact projects. Responsibilities include facilitating Scrum ceremonies, mentoring teams, collaborating with stakeholders, resolving impediments, tracking performance, coaching on Agile best practices, managing risks, and contributing to scaled Agile frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, proven success in delivering complex projects, and relevant certifications (CSM, SSM, PSM preferred). A deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and strong communication skills are essential.

Must have:

7+ years Scrum Master experience
Agile framework expertise (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies
Mentor Agile teams
Stakeholder collaboration
Impediment resolution
Performance tracking & reporting
Agile coaching
Risk management
CSM, SSM, or PSM certification

Good to have:

Understanding of Avaloq Core Banking Platform
Advanced Agile certifications (e.g., CSP-SM, SAFe Agilist)

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Project description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in delivering high-impact projects that drive innovation and value for our customers. In this role, you will foster a collaborative and high-performing environment by guiding teams to achieve their goals and continuously improve their processes.

As a Senior Scrum Master, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of initiatives aligned with the clients strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

Facilitate Agile Practices: Serve as a servant leader, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and ensuring adherence to Agile principles.

Team Leadership: Empower and mentor Agile teams, fostering accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and understood by the team.

Impediment Resolution: Identify and remove obstacles to enable the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary.

Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on team performance, using Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle times to drive insights and improvements.

Agile Coaching: Act as a coach for the organization, promoting Agile best practices and fostering a culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Risk Management: Identify and address potential risks and dependencies that could impact project delivery.

Scaling Agile: Contribute to the implementation of scaled Agile frameworks where applicable, ensuring alignment across teams and initiatives.

Skills

Must have

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced certifications are a plus.

Experience:

7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, including leadership of multiple Agile teams.

Proven success in delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Scrum Master (SSM), or Professional Scrum Master (PSM). Advanced certifications (e.g., CSP-SM, SAFe Agilist) are preferred.

Skills:

Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.).

Exceptional facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.

Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Proficiency in Agile tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

Nice to have

Would be helpful to have an understanding of the Avaloq Core Banking Platform

Other

Languages

English: C1 Advanced

Seniority

Senior

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About The Company

Luxoft

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Luxoft, a DXC Technology Company (NYSE: DXC), is a digital strategy and software engineering firm providing bespoke technology solutions that drive business change for customers the world over. Acquired by U.S. company DXC Technology in 2019, Luxoft is a global operation in 44 cities and 21 countries with an international, agile workforce of nearly 18,000 people. It combines a unique blend of engineering excellence and deep industry expertise, helping over 425 global clients innovate in the areas of automotive, financial services, travel and hospitality, healthcare, life sciences, media and telecommunications.

DXC Technology is a leading Fortune 500 IT services company which helps global companies run their mission critical systems. Together, DXC and Luxoft offer a differentiated customer-value proposition for digital transformation by combining Luxoft’s front-end digital capabilities with DXC’s expertise in IT modernization and integration. Follow our profile for regular updates and insights into technology and business needs.