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Scrum Master/IT Project Manager (Dynamics) - 12-15 Months FTC
Sage Homes —Northampton
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
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Scrum Master/IT Project Manager (Dynamics) - 12-15 Months FTC
Sage Homes —Northampton
The successful candidate will not only act as Scrum Master—coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement—but will also take…
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Scrum Master/IT Project Manager (Dynamics) - 12-15 Months FTC

Sage Homes -
Northampton

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Job details

Fixed term contract
7 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Paid volunteer time
Car scheme

Qualifications

Jira
Power BI
Sage
Azure
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Scrum
Software development
Certified Scrum Master
Agile
Business coaching
PMI Certification
Microsoft Project
Communication skills

Full job description

About Sage Homes

Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.

Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.

At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to join our IT team on a 12–15 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a dual-role position, combining hands-on project management with leadership of Agile delivery practices across multiple teams. The successful candidate will not only act as Scrum Master—coaching teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and driving continuous improvement—but will also take full ownership of delivering a portfolio of projects.

The role is based in our Northampton office, although London-based candidates will also be considered. We offer hybrid working, with three days per week in the office and two days from home.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and continuous improvement of Agile/Scrum methodologies, frameworks, and processes
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Act as Scrum Master for delivery teams, removing blockers and enabling high performance
Coach and mentor Project Teams and Product Owners to enhance Agile maturity and capability
Establish and maintain product backlogs and supporting artefacts to track progress and performance
Provide clear, timely reporting on Agile delivery performance to stakeholders
Assess team and individual Agile maturity and implement improvement plans where needed
Manage the delivery of projects using both Agile approaches
Collaborate closely with cross-functional IT teams including Development, Infrastructure, and Support
Engage with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful delivery and change adoption
Manage third-party vendors where required

About you

Essential

Scrum Master certification (e.g. Certified Scrum Master®, PMI-ACP, or equivalent)
Significant experience working as both a Scrum Master and Project Manager in Agile environments
Strong facilitation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Experience with Agile frameworks and delivery practices
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
Proven experience driving continuous improvement in Agile/Scrum processes
Full lifecycle experience delivering complex Agile projects
Experience delivering business change across multiple stakeholder groups

Desirable

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics implementations
Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, or Power Pages
Experience using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project
Vendor management experience

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.

To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:

25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
Wellbeing support through MyndUp
Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.

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