Senior PI/Scrum Master

Overview

About the Role & Team

IDC is building the next generation of AI-powered intelligence products. Our engineering organisation runs multiple capability streams — UI, AI, Search, Data, Entitlements — delivering across a set of strategic product themes simultaneously.

We are looking for a Senior PI / Scrum Master to own and drive the delivery cadence across our active engineering themes. This is not a role for a process enforcer. It is a role for someone who knows Agile and PI frameworks well enough to apply them pragmatically — adapting the approach to what the team and environment actually need, not following a textbook.

The right person is as comfortable talking blockers with an engineer as running a planning session with a product owner. They understand how software gets built, what slows teams down, and how to remove it.

What You’ll Do

Facilitate weekly planning, theme sync, deployment review, sprint demo, and PI review ceremonies across active delivery themes

Own the open decisions list — ensuring blockers are named, owned, and closed before they slow engineering down

Track and report delivery health metrics (DORA) and team health signals (SPACE) weekly

Maintain Jira backlogs and Confluence documentation as a live reflection of programme status

Coach engineers, tech leads, and product owners on delivery best practices — without being dogmatic about process

Continuously adapt the delivery approach based on retrospective feedback and what actually works for the team

What You Bring

5+ years in a Scrum Master, delivery, or programme coordination role in a software engineering environment

Solid knowledge of Agile and PI planning frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, or equivalent) — with the judgment to adapt them

Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional teams toward a shared delivery goal

Strong facilitation skills — planning sessions that produce real commitments, not just discussion

Comfortable in a technical engineering environment — credible with engineers without needing to write code

Fluent in Jira and Confluence

Nice to have: Background as a software engineer, technical lead, or programme manager who moved into delivery. Experience with DORA metrics, distributed teams (CZ/UK/US), and CI/CD deployment reviews. Agile or SAFe certifications are a plus but real experience comes first.

Why This Role Stands Out At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

What We Offer

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.

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