Optimis Tech
Scrum Master
Optimis TechItaly15 hours ago
TemporaryRemote FriendlyFinance, Information Technology

πŸ”₯πŸ”₯ SENIOR SCRUM MASTER – FREELANCE CONTRACT | MOSTLY REMOTE | ITALY| GREAT DAILY RATEπŸ”₯πŸ”₯


Job Title: Senior Scrum Master (Freelance Contract)

  • Contract Type: Freelance / Contract
  • Duration: 6–12 months
  • Daily Rate: Up to €250/day
  • Primary location: Florence (company headquarters)
  • Work model: Mostly remote
  • Onsite presence: 1–2 times per month in Florence
  • Eligible locations: Anywhere in Italy


Role Description

For one of our top-tier financial services clients operating in a complex enterprise environment, we are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in a highly technical domain.

The Scrum Master will play a key role in enabling Agile delivery across three teams, working closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and a Transformation Manager. The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile facilitator with a strong delivery- and measurement-oriented mindset, capable of operating at a technical team level and ensuring the correct application of Scrum and/or Kanban practices in complex organisational contexts.

Experience in financial services (banking, insurance, financial institutions) is a plus but not mandatory.


Responsibilities

  • Act as Scrum Master for up to 3 Agile teams in a technical domain (e.g. data platforms / data hub environments)
  • Support Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization
  • Organise, facilitate, and continuously improve Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Reviews, Retrospectives)
  • Promote and spread the Agile mindset within teams and across the organisation
  • Support teams in value creation, delivery objectives, and continuous improvement
  • Identify, manage, and help remove impediments and delivery blockers
  • Ensure correct understanding and application of Scrum and Agile principles
  • Manage and apply Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) appropriately
  • Coordinate interactions between teams, stakeholders, and the Transformation Manager
  • Monitor delivery progress and Sprint outcomes
  • Define, track, and report Scrum and delivery KPIs, with a strong focus on measurement
  • Ensure compliance with internal processes, Chapter guidelines, and agreed timelines
  • Use and manage Agile tools, particularly Jira
  • Foster strong relationships within and across teams
  • Provide regular reporting and status updates to management


Requirements

  • 3–4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
  • Proven experience managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously
  • Strong practical knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies
  • Experience working with technical IT teams (data, platforms, or similar domains preferred)
  • Ability to engage at a technical level with development teams
  • Experience in complex or enterprise environments
  • Background in banking, insurance, or financial services is a plus
  • Strong delivery focus and experience with KPI-based performance tracking
  • Hands-on experience with Jira
  • Ability to report effectively to senior stakeholders and transformation leadership
  • Fluent Italian (mandatory)
  • English: nice to have


Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Lean / Agile Portfolio Management frameworks
  • Agile or Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)


πŸ“© Interested? Contact [email protected] to learn more about this fantastic opportunity!

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