Lead Scrum Master

Job Title: Lead Scrum Master
Location: Manchester (4 Days Onsite)
Contract Length: 12 Months
Working Pattern: Full Time (40 Hours per Week)
Rate: Circa 600/Day

Are you a passionate and dynamic Lead Scrum Master looking to make a significant impact? Our client is on the lookout for an exceptional individual who thrives in an agile environment and is ready to lead teams to success! If you possess a deep knowledge of agile methodologies and have the drive to empower teams, we want to hear from you!

What We're Looking For:

To shine in this role, you should have:

Expertise:

- Profound knowledge and experience in agile methodologies.
- Certification as a Scrum Practitioner (CSP) or Professional Scrum Master.

Individual Skills:

- Previous experience in the financial sector is essential.

- A proven track record in navigating roadblocks and advocating for your team.
- Strong communication skills, capable of resolving conflicts while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Leadership traits that inspire and motivate others, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Creative problem-solving abilities that drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- Strong collaboration skills, ensuring stakeholder engagement and steady progress towards goals.
- Proficiency in risk management, facilitating identification, mitigation, and monitoring.

Mindset & behaviours:

- A promoter of self-organisation, empowerment, and innovative thinking.
- High energy and a positive attitude, influencing those around you.
- A belief in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust.
- An unwavering commitment to continuous learning and development.

What You'll Do:

• Champion agile ways of working, inspiring teams to embrace a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and navigate roadblocks with confidence, ensuring smooth sprint progress.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment, encouraging open communication and conflict resolution.
• Exhibit strong leadership qualities, demonstrating integrity and emotional intelligence in all interactions.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and continuous progress towards sprint goals and OKRs.
• Facilitate risk management, identifying, mitigating, and monitoring risks to project success.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant team that values your input and encourages creative thinking.
• Work in an environment that embraces innovation and supports professional growth.
• Enjoy a competitive daily rate while contributing to exciting projects in a thriving organisation.

If you're ready to take the lead and drive agile excellence, this opportunity is for you! Apply now to become the Lead Scrum Master who inspires teams and creates a culture of success. Let's embark on this journey together!

Apply today and let's make great things happen!

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