Junior Scrum Master/ PM

A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for a Junior-Mid level Scrum Master/ Project Manager to support an internal Agile transformation programme.

Based in Hatfield (Hybrid 2/3 days per week)

Inside IR35

Up to £300 per day

7 month contract initially

To start ASAP

The Junior Scrum Master supports delivery teams by removing day-to-day impediments, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and ensuring steady progress towards sprint and project goals.

The role also provides foundational project management support, including planning, tracking, reporting, and coordination activities to enable successful delivery.

Scope & Context

• Working with one cross functional Scrum team.
• Supporting delivery of defined backlog items with limited cross team dependencies.
• Providing project coordination support alongside Scrum facilitation.
• Encouraging Agile practices appropriate to the team’s maturity level.

Experience & Knowledge

• 1–3 years’ experience as a Scrum Master, Agile team facilitator, or in a junior project management / project coordination role within an IT delivery environment.
• Working knowledge of Scrum and/or Kanban practices.
• Basic understanding of project management principles (planning, tracking, risk and issue management).
• Familiar with software delivery processes (requirements, development, testing).
• Comfortable using tools such as Jira/Azure DevOps, Confluence, MS Teams, or Miro.

Core Skills & Behaviours

• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• Collaborative and supportive team-focused mindset.
• Good problem-solving skills and willingness to escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to maintain team focus and encourage positive delivery habits.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail in tracking and reporting.
• Proactive approach to coordination, planning, and follow-up activities.

Qualifications (Optional)

• Scrum Master certifications (PSM I, CSM or equivalent) desirable but not essential.
• Entry-level project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation, APM Fundamentals) desirable but not essential.

Key Accountabilities

Team Facilitation & Support

• Facilitate team ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Help the team maintain commitment to sprint goals and deliver planned work.
• Identify and remove day-to-day blockers affecting the team.
• Assist the Product Owner with maintaining a healthy and prioritised backlog.

Project Coordination & Delivery Support

• Support project planning activities, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies.
• Track risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring appropriate escalation where required.
• Assist in the preparation of status reports and project updates for stakeholders.
• Support coordination across teams where there are cross-team dependencies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Support clear communication between the team and stakeholders.
• Ensure visibility of sprint progress, team capacity, risks, and impediments.
• Assist with stakeholder updates and ensure key information is communicated in a timely manner.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Encourage feedback, experimentation, and small incremental changes.

Key Deliverables / Outcomes

• Consistent, well-run Agile ceremonies.
• Clear visibility of team progress, risks, and impediments.
• Accurate and up-to-date project tracking and reporting.
• Improved team collaboration and engagement.
• Steady and reliable delivery of sprint and project commitments.
• Risks and issues identified early and managed appropriately.
• Incremental improvement actions captured and implemented.
• Raising delivery standards, improving predictability, embedding continuous improvement, and supporting cross-team alignment at scale.
• Clear tracking of impediments and faster removal of recurring blockers.
• Positive feedback from team and stakeholders on clarity, coordination, and overall team flow.