Technical Delivery Lead/Scrum Master

Overview

We are looking for a SC + NPPV3 Cleared Senior Technical Delivery Lead/Scrum Master to manage a complex technology delivery programme within the policing, crime, intelligence, and public-sector environment. The role involves providing Agile leadership and technical oversight, while coordinating governance and assurance efforts, and engaging with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and public-sector partners. This position is initially for 3 months with the possibility of extension and allows for a hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Remove blockers and manage delivery dependencies.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Engineers, and Architects.
  • Support backlog management and delivery planning.
  • Track delivery progress using JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools.
  • Provide clear delivery reporting and Agile metrics.
  • Support phased rollout, operational transition, and acceptance.
  • Coordinate governance, assurance activities, and manage risks and dependencies.

Requirements

  • Current SC + NPPV3 clearance.
  • Extensive experience as a Senior Technical Delivery Lead, Scrum Master, or Delivery Manager.
  • Demonstrated technology delivery experience within policing, crime, intelligence, or a comparable regulated public-sector environment.
  • Strong Agile/Sprint leadership skills.
  • Experience coordinating governance, assurance, risks, dependencies, and technical approvals.
  • Proficient in stakeholder and supplier management.
  • Experience with data, analytics, or technology platforms is highly desirable.
  • Relevant Agile qualifications such as PSM, PMI-ACP, or SAFe are advantageous.