Scrum Master

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Amsterdam Netherlands

Type: Contract

Scrum Master Role description:

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitation of Scrum Events: -

• Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives; -
• Ensure that meetings are productive and stay focused on objectives. Team Support and Development:
• - Foster a collaborative team environment that promotes mutual support and continuous improvement.
• - Develop and articulate a vision/roadmap for achieving Agile maturity within the team and execute the roadmap effectively, tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary;
• - Guide and mentor team members on Agile best practices and personal development; -
• Support the Product Owner in maintaining a clear and prioritized product backlog; -
• Bridge cultural differences to create cohesive teams that thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Impediment Removal and Continuous Improvement: -
• Use data to identify areas for improvement and implement actionable solutions; -
• Promote a data-driven approach to Scrum, ensuring that decisions are backed by metrics and analytics.
• - Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team; -
• Identify and help remove impediments that block the team's progress; -
• Facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution within the team. Leadership Collaboration: -
• Act as a sparring partner for the leadership team providing insights and feedback to help shape strategic decisions to enhance the maturity and agility of our organization; -
• Collaborate closely with leadership to align the teams with organizational objectives.

Qualifications: -

Educational Background:

• University-level education with a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in an IT related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile development environment, preferably with cloud platform teams; -
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams on Agile principles, preferably in a hybrid setting.
• Strong understanding of Scaled Agile methodologies and preferably experience in SAFE/LeSS/ Spotify Model.
• Experience with Agile project management tools such as Azure DevOps.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, problem solving and interpersonal skills are part of your nature.
• Emphatic and people-oriented personality and an proactive approach to matters.

Skilled in fostering strong relationships with team members