Scrum Master

Job Title: Senior Scrum Master (Freelance Contract)Contract Type: Freelance Duration: 6–12 months + Extension Daily Rate: Negotiable Eligible locations: Anywhere in Italy Primary location: Florence (company headquarters)Role Description For one of our top-tier financial services clients operating in a complex enterprise environment, we are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to support multiple Agile teams in a highly technical domain. The Scrum Master will play a key role in enabling Agile delivery across three teams, working closely with Product Owners, technical teams, and a Transformation Manager. The ideal candidate is an experienced Agile facilitator with a strong delivery- and measurement-oriented mindset, capable of operating at a technical team level and ensuring the correct application of Scrum and/or Kanban practices in complex organisational contexts. Experience in financial services (banking, insurance, financial institutions) is a plus but not mandatory. ResponsibilitiesAct as Scrum Master for up to 3 Agile teams in a technical domain (e.g. data platforms / data hub environments) Support Product Owners in backlog management and prioritization Organise, facilitate, and continuously improve Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Reviews, Retrospectives) Promote and spread the Agile mindset within teams and across the organisation Support teams in value creation, delivery objectives, and continuous improvement Identify, manage, and help remove impediments and delivery blockers Ensure correct understanding and application of Scrum and Agile principles Manage and apply Agile methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban) appropriately Coordinate interactions between teams, stakeholders, and the Transformation Manager Monitor delivery progress and Sprint outcomes Define, track, and report Scrum and delivery KPIs, with a strong focus on measurement Ensure compliance with internal processes, Chapter guidelines, and agreed timelines Use and manage Agile tools, particularly Jira Foster strong relationships within and across teams Provide regular reporting and status updates to managementRequirements3–4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master Proven experience managing multiple Agile teams simultaneously Strong practical knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies Experience working with technical IT teams (data, platforms, or similar domains preferred) Ability to engage at a technical level with development teams Experience in complex or enterprise environments Background in banking, insurance, or financial services is a plus Strong delivery focus and experience with KPI-based performance tracking Hands‑on experience with Jira Ability to report effectively to senior stakeholders and transformation leadership English: nice to haveNice to HaveKnowledge of Lean / Agile Portfolio Management frameworks Agile or Scrum certifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.) Interested? Contact to learn more about this fantastic opportunity #J-18808-Ljbffr