Freelance Scrum Master

Human Made is a fully remote agency known for complex projects and a strong asynchronous culture. This role is for a freelance Scrum Master who will create self-organising, high performing teams and coach them in agile practices throughout sprints.

What you'll do

• Apply Scrum to produce high quality work and manage project scope and timeline
• Facilitate workshops and meetings, and remove impediments to delivery
• Guide teams on agile principles and maintain a team culture of shared responsibility
• Define and refine project scope, estimates, and resource requirements
• Build relationships with clients and internal stakeholders and report progress
• Support continuous improvement through team reviews and retrospectives

What they're looking for

• Scrum Master certification or equivalent experience
• Experience applying Scrum and agile principles in an enterprise or agency environment
• Strong servant leadership, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency with project management tools and data driven decision making
• Excellent written and oral English communication
• Interest in AI assisted development tools and knowledge of web technologies

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states that the location is remote and welcomes applicants from various regions; however, the UK is listed as the posting location and it specifies EMEA, South America, North America regions and within 4h of UTC+1. The listing does not explicitly state Nigeria as a supported hiring region. Please confirm eligibility before applying.
• The listing requires excellent English but does not specify time zone expectations beyond the 4h UTC+1 proximity note; confirm before interviewing.
• The listing describes freelancing and mentions joining a freelance talent pool; it does not specify contractor vs employee rights or pay currency. Confirm contract terms and currency before interviewing.
• The listing does not state a visa or work-authorization requirement for Nigeria specifically; confirm eligibility and work authorization details before applying.

Flexible hours

Freelance

Remote freelance role

Human Made is a world-leading enterprise WordPress agency founded in 2011, specializing in scalable content platforms and infrastructure software for major global clients such as Standard Chartered, Harvard Gazette, NASA, and Skyscanner. They operate with a fully distributed, people-first culture offering flexible and remote work globally, focusing on high-impact digital experiences and open source technologies.