Project Manager / Scrum Master

Contract: Initial contract until the end of the year

We’re working with a leading financial services client who is looking for an experienced Project Manager / Scrum Master to join their team on an initial contract through to the end of the year. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile data and analytics initiatives within a fast-paced Agile environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for driving the successful delivery of key projects, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and working closely with technical teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. This is a hands-on delivery role that requires someone who can confidently bridge the gap between business and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery across Agile workstreams within a financial services environment.
• Facilitate and manage Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Work closely with technical teams, removing blockers and ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives.
• Manage delivery plans using Wave Planning techniques.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Monitor project progress, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong technical understanding of Data, Analytics and associated tooling.
• Proven ability to work effectively with technical delivery teams and communicate confidently with engineers, architects and developers.
• Certified Scrum Master with experience leading Agile delivery.
• Experience of Wave Planning and iterative project delivery.
• Strong project delivery background within the financial services sector.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) initiatives.

What’s on Offer?

• Hybrid working based in Sheffield.
• Initial contract until the end of the year, with the potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established financial services organisation on strategic technology programmes.

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