We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Scrum Master to lead Agile teams in a dynamic IT environment. The ideal candidate is a leader who can guide cross-functional teams through Scrum practices while fostering collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with business goals. This role requires strong facilitation skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively in both Dutch and English.
Project information:
* Location: Brussels area, Belgium
* Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)
* Working Style: Hybrid
Responsibilities:
* Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and reviews.
* Act as a coach to Agile teams, enabling continuous delivery and operational excellence.
* Work closely with the Product Owner to refine and manage the product backlog.
* Proactively identify and remove impediments to team progress.
* Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure adherence to Agile principles and frameworks, particularly SAFe.
* Drive cross-team coordination and support dependency resolution.
* Track progress and metrics to assess Agile maturity and team performance.
* Facilitate workshops and discussions with stakeholders and team members.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Scrum Master in complex IT environments.
* Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including SAFe.
* Strong skills in incident and root cause analysis.
* Familiarity with database management and Jira.
Language Skills:
* Professional fluency in both Dutch and English is mandatory.
Soft Skills:
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
* Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
* Open-minded, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.
* Strong administrative capabilities and attention to detail.
* Able to coach, support, and inspire team members.