Lead Scrum Master/Agile Coach

The successful candidate will: Have implemented agile or product operating models in practice Be comfortable working in early-stage, partially defined delivery environments Be able to stabilise delivery where structure is not yet fully in place Coach Product Owners and teams to: Prioritise based on business value Make decisions and trade-offs Understand how to operate in multi-team, dependency-heavy environments Be confident challenging ineffective delivery practices Introduce practical, lightweight structures that improve delivery outcomes Focus on delivery effectiveness, not agile theory This role requires someone who can shape how delivery works, not just facilitate it. It is not suitable for candidates whose experience is primarily: Agile ceremonies Tool administration (e.g. Jira) Passive facilitation Essential Experience Candidates must demonstrate: Experience implementing agile or product delivery models in complex environments Experience working across multiple teams with strong interdependencies Experience coaching Product Owners and delivery teams in: Backlog management Prioritisation Delivery discipline Experience establishing delivery structures in ambiguous or evolving environments Strong understanding of: Cross-team coordination Dependency management Delivery sequencing Experience improving delivery outcomes, not just process adherence Strong stakeholder management across business and technology Ability to challenge constructively and drive clarity Proven ownersh