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Scrum Master 6 Month contract initially + Extensions Based: Onsite in Wokingham Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Scrum Master to join the team. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Scrum Master to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and enable high‑performing development teams to deliver quality software solutions with consistency and efficiency. You will work closely with Product Owners, Developers, QA Engineers, Architects, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of Agile practices while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Key Responsibilities; * Agile Delivery & Team Facilitation o Lead and facilitate all core Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. o Guide and mentor teams in applying Agile and Scrum principles to achieve predictable and high‑quality delivery. o Support the Product Owner with backlog prioritization, story refinement, and maintaining a healthy product backlog. o Ensure team alignment on sprint goals, deliverables, and quality expectations. * Impediment Management & Team Enablement o Identify, track, and remove impediments that block the team's progress. o Work closely with cross-functional teams and leadership to eliminate systemic constraints. o Enable teams to be self‑organized and accountable for delivery outcomes. o Foster a culture of psychological safety, open communication, and transparent decision-making. * Delivery Governance & Metrics o Monitor sprint progress using Agile tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA) and ensure data accuracy. o Track and report key Agile performance indicators such as velocity, burndown charts, sprint health, and release forecasts. o Highlight risks, dependencies, and blockers to leadership with actionable mitigation plans. o Ensure teams adhere to Definition of Ready (DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD). * Continuous Improvement & Coaching o Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile best practices and Scrum processes. o Conduct retrospectives with actionable follow‑ups to drive incremental improvements. o Promote continuous learning, innovation, and adoption of Agile techniques such as Kanban, XP, or Lean where appropriate. o Champion organizational transformation initiatives to improve agility, delivery processes, and culture. * Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication o Serve as a liaison between the Scrum team, Product Owner, and business stakeholders. o Communicate effectively on sprint outcomes, priorities, and potential risks. o Ensure alignment between business goals, team capacity, and technical constraints. o Facilitate cross-team collaboration to manage shared dependencies and integrated deliverables. Key Skills & experience: 8-12 Years impact IT incidents that disrupt critical business services. Their job is to restore service as quickly and safely as possible while maintaining strong communication with technical teams and stakeholders. This role is for a UK based Utility company and hence demands a highly experienced Major Incident Manager. severity incidents. functional technical teams to diagnose and resolve issues. Incident Activities dive reviews to identify root cause and preventive actions. up actions with respective teams. solving mindset. Desirable skills/knowledge/experience: * Experience o 8-12 years of overall professional experience with 5+ years as a Scrum Master. o Proven track record in leading Agile teams delivering software products or cloud-based solutions. o Experience working with distributed, cross-functional teams. * Skills & Competencies o Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). o Hands-on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Miro, ServiceNow. o Excellent facilitation, communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills. o Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. o Ability to anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and drive delivery excellence. o Experience in environments practicing CI/CD, DevOps, and engineering best practices is a plus. * Certifications (Good to Have) o Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM I/II)  SAFe Agilist or related Agile certifications  Knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2) is advantageous This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

At CGI, we deliver mission-critical solutions that shape the future of secure digital services, and as a Scrum Master you will play a pivotal role in driving high-performing Agile teams to achieve meaningful outcomes for our clients. We empower our professionals to take ownership of delivery, champion innovative ways of working, and collaborate closely with stakeholders to unlock measurable value. Joining us means contributing to forward-looking programmes that demand excellence, resilience, and creativity, while being supported by a community committed to your growth and success. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is position predominately based on a secure site.

As part of our growth and the expansion of high-impact transformation projects, we are looking for a motivated, structured, and results-driven Scrum Master ready to make a real difference within dynamic and complex environments. Your Mission As a Scrum Master, you will play a key role in fostering Agile maturity within cross-functional teams. You will act as a servant leader, facilitator, and change agent, ensuring that teams deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives. You will promote collaboration, continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability in environments where quality, security, and performance are critical. Your Responsibilities Ensure the effective and consistent application of Scrum principles and Agile best practices Support teams in delivering high-quality increments aligned with business goals Organize and facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Identify and remove impediments while proactively managing risks and dependencies Support the Product Owner in backlog structuring, value prioritization, and roadmap clarity Foster collaboration between technical, functional, and business stakeholders Promote a culture of continuous improvement and Agile mindset adoption Monitor team performance through relevant KPIs and Agile metrics Contribute to scaling Agile practices when operating in multi-team environments You will work on transformation initiatives spanning digitalization, operational optimization, data-driven programs, and innovation projects.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a member not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client. CGI is looking for a highly talented, driven, and dynamic Scrum Master with a passion for leading teams. At CGI, you will be involved in a mission critical project working alongside dedicated people like yourself, building forward looking solutions and making an impact with both internal and client stakeholders. CGI’s capabilities and our client engagements will offer you an exciting path for growth. Our roles are only available if you hold a UK Security Clearance and are a sole UK National due to the secure nature of the project. You will either hold a higher level clearance or be willing to obtain it. Any individual without security clearance is welcome to apply and will always be considered for this or wider opportunities in CGI, where appropriate. This position is located in London, working predominantly on the client's site.