Scrum Master

Job Title

SCRUM Master

Location

Cheadle, Stockport - 4-day condensed work week available

Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future.

As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector expertise across critical technology areas including mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI and data analytics.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy, Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation, helping organisations accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market and deliver complex technology programmes.

Scope

Akkodis has an opportunity for a Scrum Master to support the delivery of Agile software solutions within a complex engineering and technology environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding and sustaining Scrum practices across software development teams, enabling efficient, high-quality delivery aligned to programme objectives.

Role

The Software Scrum Master will play a key role in enabling Agile software delivery within a complex, regulated engineering programme. The role will involve facilitating Scrum practices, supporting development teams, removing blockers, and ensuring Agile principles are applied effectively to support the delivery of high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Coach and support software development teams in the application of Agile and Scrum principles.
• Remove impediments and blockers to delivery, working with stakeholders to resolve technical, organisational or process-related issues.
• Support product backlog management in collaboration with the Product Owner, ensuring clarity, prioritisation and readiness of user stories.
• Promote transparency and visibility of progress, risks and dependencies through Agile metrics and reporting.
• Act as the primary interface between the Scrum team and programme stakeholders.
• Encourage quality-focused delivery practices, including definition of done, continuous integration and adherence to agreed engineering standards.

Required Experience

• Proven experience operating as a Scrum Master within Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks, with the ability to apply them within complex programmes.
• Experience supporting multi-disciplinary engineering or software teams.
• Experience within regulated, defence, aerospace, engineering or complex technology environments would be beneficial.

Required Skills

• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve delivery risks and impediments effectively.
• Confident working with technical software teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain delivery visibility across teams and stakeholders.

Required Education

• Scrum Master certification, such as PSM, CSM, SAFe or equivalent Agile qualification.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical, software or engineering discipline.

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