Delivery Manager/Scrum Master at Scrumconnect Consulting, Taunton, £Contract Rate

Job Description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

ROLE PURPO

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Own the delivery cadence and Agile ceremonies for one or more client work packages, ensuring teams deliver to agreed scope, timeline, and quality. Act as the servant-leader for delivery teams, removing impediments and facilitating effective collaboration with client stakeholde

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KEY RESPONSIBILI

TIES
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, reviews) aligned to the GDS phased delivery appr

oach.• Manage work package delivery from scoping through to completion, tracking progress against agreed deliverables, timescales, and

SLAs.• Co-ordinate cross-team dependencies and escalate risks and issues to authority representat

ives.• Own the formal work package response process including time, cost, and resource planning in collaboration with the technical

lead.• Maintain delivery artefacts including GDS governance checklists, progress reports, and risk regis

ters.• Support resource scaling decisions, working with the supplier resourcing team to adjust team composition in line with de

mand.• Facilitate onboarding of new team members and manage knowledge transfer during work package transit

ions.• Provide regular reporting to client covering delivery status, risks, SLA performance, and improvement act

ions.• Ensure all working practices comply with client Ways of Working standards and Technology Code of Prac

tice.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS &EXPER

IENCE:• Demonstrable experience as a Delivery Manager or Scrum Master on Agile software development progr

ammes.• Strong understanding of GDS delivery phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live) and associated gover

nance.• Experience managing multiple work packages or streams simultane

ously.• Proficiency with Azure DevOps (Boards, Pipelines) for sprint and backlog manag

ement.• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at both technical and senior l

evels.• Experience producing and maintaining delivery documentation, risk registers, and status re

ports.
DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPE

RIENCE:• SAFe, AgilePM, or equivalent Agile certifi

cation.• Familiarity with CAF 4.0, Secure by Design, and GDS service sta

ndards.• Prior experience delivering maritime or geospatial digital se

rvices.

Additional In

formation
This role requires eligibility for SC Security Clearance. Candidates without existing clearance will be supported through the vetting process upon ap

pointment.Please note that attendance in Taunton, Somerset, a minimum of two days per week, is a firm requirement of this e

ngagement.


Diversity &a

mp; Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected,

and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible workin

g arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opport