Agile Scrum Master

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for an Agile Scum Master – 6 months – Requires being on site 2-3 days in the Dublin office.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN
North Highland are working with one of our key customers in the Life Sciences space.   As they start driving multiple transformation projects in 2025 we need a seasoned Scrum Master who can work with the wider Agile teams to embed Agile mindsets and ways of working.  This will include training, guiding, and supporting Agile teams.      

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring team understands Agile and Scrum theory, practice, and guidelines, and embeds knowledge through lived experience.

• Coaches the team in self-organization, high performing team practices, effective collaboration, and transparent communications.

• Brings the team to a high performing level by recognizing areas of strength and improvement and employing appropriate techniques.

• Partners with initiative delivery lead(s)/ product owner(s) & project managers to create Agile milestone plans and backlogs for project & sprints. 

• Lead sprint ceremonies for Agile teams to achieve targeted results in close partnership with initiative lead/product owner.

• Works with Agile/Scrum Teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders, impediments.

IDEALLY WE’D LIKE

• Proven track record as a Scrum Master and leading in an Agile Environment. 

• Knowledge of Agile principles (Scrum and/or Kanban). Experience in implementing Agile at Scale.

• Agile certifications are a plus. Lean and Six Sigma certifications are not required but are a plus.

• Experience managing a team of teams, negotiating compromises, and interfacing between technical and business partners.

• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong Facilitation Skills. Leads with a spirit Servant-leadership and empathy.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

• Organized and able to prioritize program execution activities to meet multiple deadlines.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in the Consulting space

• Experience working in Pharma / Lifesciences

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. North Highland’s Total Rewards Program encompasses PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, commuter benefits, and legal assistance.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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