Agile Manager / Scrum Master (f/m/d) in Edinburgh

Agile Manager / Scrum Master (f/m/d) in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Part-Time 55000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Leonardo

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead an agile team in delivering critical defence and aerospace software projects.
  • Company: Join Leonardo, a global leader in defence and aerospace innovation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible working options.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to inclusion and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on national security while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Scrum Master in technical fields; certifications in Agile methodologies preferred.

The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.

Are you interested in working on one of the most critical defence and aerospace projects in the UK? We're looking for someone who is experienced in Software Engineering, Agile and leading a team to join us in one of our key Software delivery teams on the Typhoon Radar.

This role is to be the Scrum Master within an established agile delivery team where you'll work alongside the Product Owner as part of the team leadership, helping to grow, coach and nurture a high performing team. You'll report into the Release Train Engineer and help to ensure success across the wider Agile Release Train.

Within the engineering community at Leonardo, our mission is simple: "Deliver new features and enhancements quickly and continuously to keep our operators safe." That means we need to develop features, gather data, diagnose problems and deploy updates as quickly as possible.

  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master in technical or engineering environments, ideally in aerospace, defence or high-tech environments.
  • Experience working in scaled environments, understanding how multiple Agile teams align and synchronise to deliver value.
  • Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent. Knowledge of or certifications in SAFe or other agile scaling frameworks is a plus.
  • Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with the ability to handle complicated, regulated environments.
  • Security Clearance.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

  • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
  • Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
  • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
  • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
  • Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
  • Flexible working: Flexible hours are available. Due to the nature of this role, full-time, on-site working is required. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Contract Type: Permanent

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Leonardo

Contact Details:

Leonardo Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Agile Manager / Scrum Master (f/m/d) in Edinburgh

Scrum Master Experience
Agile Methodologies
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Coaching Skills
Facilitation Skills
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)