Contract

Scrum Master – SC Cleared

Ref: BBBH66444_1774515075

Shropshire

Scrum Master – SC Cleared

Whitehall Resources require a Scrum Master with active SC clearance to work with a key client on a 6 month initial contract.

*This role will ideally require on site work in Shropshire 2 days per week, with flexibility if required.

*Inside IR35.

*Active SC clearance required.

Scrum Master – SC Cleared

Purpose of the Role:
To facilitate Agile delivery and ensure effective collaboration across teams during the migration of SAS estate (including SAS 9.4 and Viya 3.5 components) to SAS Viya 4 on DPS AWS. The Scrum Master will drive adherence to Agile principles, remove impediments, and enable continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
Agile Facilitation:
* Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews for migration teams.
* Ensure teams follow Agile best practices and maintain focus on sprint goals.
Delivery Support:
* Track progress against sprint commitments and manage delivery risks.
* Collaborate with Product Owner and stakeholders to prioritise backlog items.
Impediment Removal:
* Identify and resolve blockers impacting migration activities.
* Escalate issues where necessary and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
Continuous Improvement:
* Promote a culture of learning and process optimisation.
* Gather feedback and implement improvements to enhance team performance.
Stakeholder Communication:
* Provide clear and timely updates on progress, risks, and dependencies.
* Facilitate alignment between technical teams, business analysts, and test teams.
Governance & Compliance:
* Ensure delivery aligns with security and quality standards.
* Support reporting for governance boards and programme assurance.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex, multi-team environments.
* Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and scaled delivery models.
* Excellent facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
* Familiarity with SAS technologies (SAS 9.4, SAS Viya 3.x/4) – desirable but not mandatory. Cloud platforms (AWS) and DevOps practices.
* Proficiency in Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).
Desirable Qualifications:
* Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent.
* Experience in large-scale migration projects within government or regulated environments.
* Knowledge of data analytics platforms and testing processes.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.