Project Manager / Scrum Master Private Sector

Type: Contract Location: Dublin, Hybrid Salary:

Location: Dublin City Centre (Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite per Week)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Industry: Insurance
We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager / Scrum Master to lead a cross-functional squad delivering AI solutions. This is a dynamic contract role ideal for someone with a strong background in Agile delivery and project governance, capable of driving collaboration between IT and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Scrum Master Duties:

Facilitate key Scrum ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives
Champion Agile values and best practices across the team
Proactively remove blockers to support team productivity
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance
Shield the team from external distractions and maintain focus on sprint goals
Encourage collaboration across teams and with the Product Owner

Project Management:

Oversee cost management, time tracking, and financial reporting in line with PMO and Finance requirements
Report on delivery progress using Agile metrics (burn-downs, burn-ups, backlogs)
Forecast spend, releases, and team velocity to inform planning
Conduct risk assessments and maintain the risk log (ACRI)
Product Owner Support:
Facilitate backlog grooming and refinement aligned with the product vision
Promote a shared understanding of backlog items between business and technical stakeholders
Assist in shaping the product roadmap and defining MVPs

Requirements