PbScrum Master (Engineering Delivery Lead) /b /p pbIntroduction /b /pp4GLOBAL is a data, services and software company that partners with governments, cities, operators and sports bodies to maximise return on investment in sport and physical activity programmes.
Our strength lies in leveraging proprietary data, technology and strategic expertise to help clients boost participation and deliver measurable health, social and economic outcomes.
/p pWe operate through two core business units: /p ullibSport Bodies /b: Supporting international, national and regional federations to develop strategy, assess impact and strengthen governance and performance.
/lilibOperators /b: Partnering with leisure operators, local authorities and delivery providers to grow participation and improve outcomes through data-led decisions.
/li /ul pOur clients include governments, cities, and sporting federations all committed to tackling inactivity and increasing participation.
Within the region, our current partners include Canadian Tire Jumpstart, Canadian Olympic Committee, Future of Hockey Lab, U.S. Soccer, and the Aspen Institute.
/p pOur vision is to create a world where data-driven decision-making transforms how communities engage with sport and activity, guiding more targeted investment and driving improved population health.
/p pTo support this, we've built a software platform that hosts one of the world's largest curated activity datasets, powering many of our insights and recommendations.
/p pOur work includes: /pulliAdvising on how physical activity can drive social and economic change /liliDesigning and evaluating strategies and interventions that activate people and places /liliHelping clients embed digital transformation and system-wide improvement /liliProviding SaaS tools that integrate data from leisure systems, wearables, healthcare, and community programmes /li /ul pThis enables clients to: /pulliPredict outcomes of sport and physical activity investments /liliBenchmark the impact of new initiatives /liliAnalyse behaviours and participation trends /liliTarget groups to maximise programme reach and impact /liliSet data-driven standards for decision making /liliIdentify key drivers of participation locally and nationally /li /ul pWe support clients worldwide, with offices in London, Miami, and Toronto.
Our international footprint brings global perspective to local challenges.
/p pbScrum Master (Engineering Delivery Lead) /b /p pbLocation: /b Faro Portugal, Flexible office/remote /ppbHours: /b Full-time /ppbContract Type: /b Permanent /ppbr/ppbPurpose /b /ppWe are looking for a proactive and highly organised Scrum Master to act as the boperational lead for Engineering delivery /b, working closely with the Technology Director to ensure effective planning, coordination, and execution of all development work.
/ppThis role goes beyond facilitating Agile ceremonies.
It is responsible for bowning sprint execution, managing team capacity, and ensuring that incoming work is structured, prioritised, and delivered efficiently /b.
/ppThe Scrum Master will act as a critical link between Engineering, Product, and the wider business, ensuring alignment between priorities, capacity, and delivery expectations while enabling Engineering to operate at scale.
/ppbr/ppbReporting Line /b /ppThis role reports directly to the bTechnology Director /b and works closely with Engineering, Product, and other business units.
/ppbr/ppbKey Responsibilities /b /ppbr/ppbSprint Delivery Ownership /b /pulliOwn the end-to-end sprint process within Engineering, including planning, execution, and review /liliEnsure sprint commitments are realistic, aligned with capacity, and delivered on time /liliDrive accountability within the team to meet agreed delivery goals /li /ulpbr/ppbCapacity Workload Management /b /pulliManage Engineering capacity, workload distribution, and sprint allocation across developers /liliAct as the central coordination point for incoming requests, ensuring structured intake and prioritisation /liliBalance planned work with unplanned requests, protecting team focus and delivery quality /li /ulpbr/ppbCross-Functional Alignment /b /pulliWork closely with Product to translate priorities into clear, actionable sprint plans /liliLiaise with stakeholders across the business to align on timelines, dependencies, and expectations /liliEnsure transparency of delivery progress, risks, and trade-offs /li /ulpbr/ppbSupport to Technology Director /b /pulliAct as the operational right hand to the Technology Director on delivery, planning, and team coordination /liliSupport oversight of delivery performance, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities /liliEnable the Technology Director to focus on architecture, technical strategy, and team leadership /li /ulpbr/ppbAgile Facilitation Process Improvement /b /pulliFacilitate Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement) /liliDrive continuous improvement in Engineering processes, workflows, and collaboration /liliEstablish and maintain consistent delivery practices across the Engineering team /li /ulpbr/ppbDelivery Governance Reporting /b /pulliMaintain clear sprint tracking, documentation, and delivery metrics /liliProvide regular updates on progress, blockers, and performance /liliIdentify and remove blockers that impact delivery outcomes /li /ulpbr/ppbChallenge Control /b /pulliChallenge scope, priorities, and timelines where needed to ensure realistic and sustainable delivery /liliPrevent scope creep and uncontrolled work entering sprints /liliHelp enforce discipline in how work is planned and executed across the business /li /ulpbr/ppbIdeal Skills and Experience /b /pulliStrong understanding of Agile and Scrum principles, with practical experience in delivery environments /liliProven experience in a Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or similar role within a software or data-driven organisation /liliExperience managing sprint planning, capacity, and delivery across Engineering teams /liliStrong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across Product, Technology, and business teams /liliHighly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment /liliConfident in challenging stakeholders and driving accountability /liliStrong communication and facilitation skills /li /ul