Scrum Master x 6

Scrum Master - NGED Connections Reform Programme Client: National Grid Programme: Ofgem-funded Connections Reform Function: IT & Digital - Electricity Distribution (NGED) Positions: 6 Band: D Contract: Initial 6 months Location: Predominantly remote, UK-based, with travel as required Reports to: NGED Lead Scrum Master / Programme Delivery Leadership Role OverviewNational Grid is undertaking an Ofgem-funded Connections Reform programme, which is currently in its discovery phase.

The programme will involve technology and business delivery across front-end, back-end, DSO and integration teams. We are seeking six experienced Scrum Masters, each embedded within a dedicated delivery team. These are hands-on, delivery-focused roles combining Agile leadership with strong Product Management, Project Management and delivery coordination capabilities.

The role extends beyond facilitating Scrum ceremonies. Each Scrum Master will act as the day-to-day delivery lead for their team, helping establish effective ways of working, shape delivery plans, manage priorities, track progress and resolve risks and dependencies.

As the programme develops from discovery into delivery, candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to introduce new processes where needed, improve existing practices and use performance data to drive measurable improvements.

Each Scrum Master will focus on their assigned team and report progress, risks, issues and dependencies to the programme-level delivery lead. Key ResponsibilitiesAgile and Delivery Leadership Lead day-to-day delivery activities and establish effective Scrum and/or Kanban practices.

Facilitate planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives and backlog refinement. Maintain team focus, accountability and clear delivery commitments. Adapt ways of working as the programme moves from discovery into delivery.

Product and Delivery Management Work with Product Owners and Managers to understand product objectives, requirements and priorities. Support product backlogs, roadmaps, user stories and acceptance criteria. Develop and maintain team delivery plans, sprint plans, milestones and forecasts.

Coordinate activities, capacity and dependencies, tracking progress against commitments. Ensure actions and decisions are owned and followed through. Risk and Issue Management Identify and manage delivery risks, issues and dependencies.

Develop and track mitigation, resolution and recovery plans. Resolve blockers with business and technical stakeholders. Escalate significant concerns to programme leadership with clear impact assessments and recommendations.

Performance and Continuous Improvement Introduce new delivery processes and improve existing ways of working. Use metrics such as throughput, velocity, sprint predictability, lead time, cycle time and defect trends to assess performance. Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to delivery speed, prod...

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