The Scrum Master will report to the daa AI Programme Manager and will sit within the AI Programme Team. 

• Facilitating all Agile ceremonies, incl. sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to keep the teams aligned & on track.

• Maintain relevant metrics that report on progress (e.g. burndown charts, defect trends, user story/feature completion rates, capacity, velocity)

• Work alongside the business owner, and relevant stakeholders to proactively identify and resolve potential challenges before they arise

• Supporting and enabling the team by managing backlogs, refining user stories, and ensuring priorities are clear to drive successful sprint outcomes, in line with the AI Programme objectives

• Anticipating and resolving obstacles that hinder progress, enabling the team to focus on their goals and deliver value consistently

• Foster internal team communication by building a trusting and safe environment where the emphasis on problem-solving. Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

• Supports the Programme Manager in the delivery of the programme, ensuring transparency of progress, risks, and dependencies.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience as a dedicated Scrum Master in a complex technical environment, helping development teams apply Agile, Scrum/SAFe & DevSecOps practices

Skills

• Proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in proactively identifying and removing roadblocks to help teams maintain and enhance momentum

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to lead Agile ceremonies and track progress metrics (i.e. burndown charts, velocity, and user story completion rates)

• Ability to integrate Agile practices with AI/ML workflows, across data pipeline management, UX/UI Development, QA and deployment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build trust within teams and facilitate effective collaboration between team members and stakeholders across the business

• Ability to effectively facilitate and coordinate delivery across a mix of internal teams and onshore and offshore partners, ensuring strong collaboration, alignment, and consistent ways of working.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to navigate complex technical environments.

• Self-driven and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to outcomes.

• Experience with Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.

Education & Qualifications 

• Degree/Diploma/Certification in Computer Science, Science, Business or related field

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent certification required.