Scrum Master

Are you ready to drive agile change at one of the UK's leading universities? The University of Manchester invites applications for the position of Scrum Master for the One Research Facility (ORF) project, an initiative delivering innovation and new capability in how the University supports its extensive research portfolio. This full-time role is vital to ensuring the successful delivery outcomes by implementing agile frameworks, tools, and techniques to optimise workflows through ongoing improvement cycles. We are seeking someone with a proven track record of excelling in dynamic environments, embracing complex challenges, and achieving significant results. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively with staff, contractors, and consultants, pragmatically applying agile practices while adapting to shifting priorities and diverse working styles. While sprints, retrospectives, and ceremonies form part of the methodology, the emphasis remains on flexibility, facilitation, and achieving outcome-focused delivery.