Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Role overview

A client in Dublin is seeking an experienced Scrum Master and Agile Coach for a daily-rate contract. The assignment is with a recognized organization that has a substantial body of work scheduled over the next 18 to 24 months. The right person will be confident guiding teams on the most suitable Agile practices and will bring hands-on experience coaching Agile delivery across several teams at scale.

Core responsibilities

• Lead Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Demonstrate success in shaping, supporting, and energizing teams in an Agile setting.
• Monitor and maintain team metrics to encourage ongoing improvement.
• Support teams in self-organisation, continuous learning, and working effectively across functions.
• Work with the Product Owner to keep the backlog well managed, planning practical next steps in a complex environment, and ensuring product items are written clearly and concisely.
• Help create a culture where teams continually improve how they work.
• Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Strengthen the organization’s understanding, adoption, and application of Agile ways of working.
• Adapt comfortably to shifting priorities and changing requirements while managing your own workload and deadlines.
• Develop effective relationships within teams, across teams, and with other business areas and stakeholders.
• Bring a solid understanding of system architecture, software development practices, and related tools.

Delivery and reporting oversight

• Oversee budget tracking, time recording, and reporting to align with Finance, PMO, and funding expectations.
• Follow and communicate delivery progress across epics, features, and stories using Agile measures such as burn-downs and backlog analysis.
• Prepare accurate spend forecasts and release plans based on velocity, resource allocation, and story point estimates.

Application note

Applicants should submit an updated CV. Candidates whose background aligns with the requirements will be contacted for a detailed discussion.

Other information

This role sits within a business that also has several other permanent and contract IT opportunities available.