Job Title: Scrum Master (London Markets Insurance)
Location: London, UK
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Day Rate: £550-£600 (Umbrella- Inside IR35)

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Scrum Master with a strong background in London Markets Insurance to join our dynamic team for a 6-month contract based in London. This role requires a seasoned professional who can navigate the complexities of the insurance industry, and effectively manage third-party supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives) and ensure they are aligned with Agile principles and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Manage and coordinate third-party suppliers to ensure seamless integration and delivery of services, maintaining strong relationships and resolving any issues that arise.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Stakeholders, and Development Teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Monitor and report on key Agile metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, with significant exposure to London Markets Insurance.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks and methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Experience managing and working with third-party suppliers within a complex delivery environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

Location: London – 5 days on-site with occasional travel to Basignstoke

Rate: Inside IR35 negotiable

Clearance: Candidate must be DV cleared and have Defence experience

Duration: 6 months

• Understanding client objectives and technical requirements, to design end-to-end solutions that address those needs, utilising a range of technologies and platforms.
• Working closely with engineering teams to ensure design is in alignment with project requirements.
• Develop solution architectures that consider security, scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise during the implementation and integration phases.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure the solution meets established standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues that arise during integration.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive innovation.

Mandatory skills:

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in a secure environment.
• Strong knowledge of architecture principles, software development, and integration technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Certification in relevant technologies or solution architecture is beneficial.

ServiceNow Functional Analyst / Scrum Master

Remote role

Umbrella / £450 per day

9 Months

Sanderson is currently working with a business who require a ServiceNow SME with good functional skills and experience of Agile Methodologies to oversee and guide the ServiceNow Development team and run daily Scrum meetings / Stand Ups.

• In depth knowledge of ServiceNow Platform in particular Employee Centre, Finance and Procurement
• Good knowledge of Agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks such as Scrum or Kanban
• A professional qualification as a Scrum Master (e.g.,Scrum.org’s Professional Scrum Master certification (Level I, Level II, Level III)
• Experience of sizing technical projects related to Service Now
• Experience of developing workflows and processes into Service Now
• Experience of Process and Customer Journey mapping
• Experience of engaging authoritatively and effectively with internal colleagues and external suppliers
• Strong analysis and problem-solving abilities

Please drop me a line for more information on the role.