Scrum Master - Solutions and Automation

Aztec Group

2d

About The Position

At Aztec, we provide talented and dynamic individuals with the opportunity to build a rewarding career. We’re an ambitious company, committed to building long-term partnerships with our clients and delivering operational excellence at every stage of their fund’s lifecycle. Our culture is what makes us a standout place to work. Our people are at the heart of our business: putting clients first; delivering service excellence; working as one team; building lasting connections and embodying our values and purpose. Join our journey and discover what makes us the bright alternative. About the role: Reporting to Associate Director - Automation Delivery We are seeking an experience Scrum Master to play a critical role in ensuring the successfully delivery of portfolio of projects covering automations, process orchestration and app solutions. You will be responsible for enabling high‑performing, cross‑functional teams by applying Agile and Scrum principles. This role focuses on coaching teams, facilitating Scrum events, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and delivery excellence. The Scrum Master acts as a servant leader, supporting the Product Owner, development team, and project team in successful delivery of multiple projects. You will also support other members of the team to act as Scrum Master on other projects within the portfolio.

Requirements

• 5+ years proven hands‑on experience working as a Scrum Master within agile delivery teams
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or similar)
• Experience supporting multiple delivery teams or working across complex, multi‑team programmes.
• Practical experience facilitating core Scrum ceremonies and supporting iterative delivery.
• Experience working closely with Product Owners to maintain well‑prioritised and clearly defined backlogs.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, managing, and removing impediments to delivery.
• Experience using agile delivery and collaboration tools (e.g. Jira, Azure DevOps, etc)
• Experience applying agile metrics to monitor delivery health and support continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting technology, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
• Solid experience of the Software development lifecycle
• Agile and scrum certifications
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Strong facilitator and coach who enables teams rather than directing them.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Pragmatic and resilient, able to operate effectively in complex or changing environments.
• Collaborative and approachable, with a strong focus on team engagement and wellbeing.
• Calm and professional under pressure, with strong problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• High degree of integrity and accountability, acting as a role model for agile values and behaviours.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in regulated or governance‑led environments (e.g. alternative investment, financial services, professional services, or similar).
• Exposure to scaling agile approaches or working alongside other frameworks (e.g. SAFe, Kanban, Lean).
• Experience contributing to agile communities of practice or organisational maturity initiatives.
• Coaching or facilitation training beyond core Scrum certifications.
• Experience with technology projects/programmes with automation and process orchestration
• Experience with Power Platform and Camunda technology
• Ability to influence organisational change

Responsibilities

• Act as the Scrum Master for one or more agile teams, working closely with technical teams, project team and senior stakeholders embedding Scrum values, principles, and practices across delivery activities.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand‑ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives ensuring they are effective, purposeful and outcome focused across multiple projects
• Remove impediments and proactively manage risks and dependencies that may impact delivery, escalating where appropriate.
• Apply a pragmatic approach to Agile to ensure enables delivery rather than hinders it
• Coach and support Product Owners and team members to maximise value delivery, maintain well‑prioritised backlogs, establish clear sprint goals and ensuring clarity of user stories and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate with Project Sponsors, Project Manager, Business Analysts, SMEs, Architect and Developers
• Protect the team from unnecessary interruptions and help maintain focus on sprint goals
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and shared ownership within and across delivery teams.
• Encourage collaboration, self‑organisation, and accountability within the team
• Monitor and report on delivery health using appropriate agile metrics (e.g. velocity, predictability, flow), ensuring insights are used constructively
• Work closely with stakeholders to manage expectations, improve transparency, and ensure smooth communication between business and technology teams.
• Work with other Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and stakeholders to improve Agile maturity across the organisation
• Support and coach teams in adopting and maturing agile ways of working, tailoring Scrum practices pragmatically to organisational context.

Benefits

• Aztec will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees