Scrum Master/Agile Coach - 20422
Veritaz AB · Örebro · 6 månader – upp till 12 månader · Deadline 2026-11-25
Veritaz AB is seeking a **Scrum Master/Agile Coach** for a consulting assignment within a large organisation undergoing an agile transformation. The assignment centres on consolidating four previously separate products and backlogs into a single unified product with a prioritised common backlog. The role involves coaching and facilitating 3–4 agile development teams in parallel, establishing shared ways of working, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, and visualising cross-team dependencies. Working closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders, the consultant will leverage Jira and flow-based metrics—such as WIP, Throughput, Lead Time, and Cycle Time—to enhance delivery flow, predictability, and operational efficiency. Applicants must have deep practical knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and agile change management, backed by **at least 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in large organisations**. Decisive qualifications include documented experience coaching 3–4 teams concurrently, coordinating teams toward a shared product or backlog, and leading agile transformations. Experience consolidating multiple backlogs into one and knowledge of scaled agile frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus are advantageous. Professional fluency in **both Swedish and English**, written and spoken, is required.
Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Job Overview
Role Summary
An experienced Scrum Master/Agile Coach is needed for a consulting assignment within a large organisation undergoing a transformation to improve and coordinate its agile product development. The assignment focuses on supporting the consolidation of four previously separate products and backlogs into one unified product with a clearly prioritised common backlog.
You will coach and support 3–4 development teams throughout this transition, helping establish shared ways of working, stronger cross-team collaboration, and effective delivery processes. The role requires a confident agile leader who can drive change pragmatically, create engagement, and enable teams and stakeholders to work toward common product goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach and facilitate 3–4 agile development teams in their day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement work.
- Support the transition from separate products and backlogs to a unified product and prioritised common backlog.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve shared agile processes and ways of working across teams.
- Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure they provide clear value for teams and stakeholders.
- Identify, visualise, and help manage dependencies between teams, product areas, and deliveries.
- Strengthen collaboration and alignment among development teams working toward the same product objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to monitor delivery flow and prioritisation.
- Drive data-informed improvement initiatives focused on capacity, delivery predictability, and operational efficiency.
- Use flow-based metrics, including Throughput, Work in Progress (WIP), Lead Time, and Cycle Time, to support improvement efforts.
Technical Stack & Requirements
- Deep practical knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and agile ways of working.
- Hands-on experience using Jira for backlog management, sprint planning, and capacity planning.
- Experience with agile transformation and organisational change management.
- Knowledge of scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, or Nexus is advantageous.
- Experience facilitating work across multiple teams delivering toward a shared product and common backlog.
- Ability to use delivery-flow data and relevant metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive measurable improvements.
Qualifications & Experience
The ideal consultant has at least 8 years of experience as a Scrum Master in large organisations. You have documented experience coaching and facilitating 3–4 agile teams in parallel, coordinating teams working toward a shared product or backlog, and leading agile transformation initiatives. Experience consolidating multiple backlogs into one common backlog is desirable. You are structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, with the ability to create engagement and effective collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Professional fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken, is required.