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Experienced Scrum Master (aka chaos-tamer) @ Editorial Area, Antwerp
Client: DPG Media
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 8744a4abda0f
Job Views: 28
Posted: 10.02.2025
Job Description:
Who or What are we looking for?
Are you a professional and experienced chaos-tamer, an expert in wrangling teams of quirky individuals, and a certified “Jedi Master” of Agile? If so, keep reading, we've got the purrfect role for you!
As a professional chaos-tamer (a.k.a Scrum Master in Editorial Area), your main focus will be turning our teams of guru-like creatives, stubborn developers, and coffee enthusiasts into a symphony of efficiency.
The mindset of our new future colleague/Scrum Master has to be one of Getting-Sh*t-Done! Normally this would be the place where we tell you that we’re a dream company and the best organized IT-organization you’ve ever seen, but trust us… Somewhere between all our greatness and flawless organizational skills there are still a lot of things that need to be fixed.
Who or What is “Editorial Area”?
As Editorial Area, we provide, build and maintain all tools for our journalists.
On a daily basis, thousands of journalists of our major brands publish thousands of articles on our platforms and in our newspapers/magazines such as Algemeen Dagblad, Het Laatste Nieuws, Humo, De Morgen, etc.
As Editorial, it’s our job to make sure that our colleagues only have to worry about creating and styling the best possible content.
What will you be doing?
You will continuously improve and stimulate the self-organizing attitude of your multi-skilled teams and create a positive work environment, being ‘the voice of reason’ when the pressure is on. Your key responsibilities will be (but surely not limited to):
* Coaching the PO’s in prioritizing the sprint backlog.
* Shielding the team from distractions.
* Being a good “Manager” when necessary.
* Making hard calls when required.
* Mastering the art of cat herding.
Basically, you can summarize all the above in: Make your teams run smoothly on a daily basis in very close cooperation with your fellow Scrum Masters, Product Owner, and the Area Manager.
What else will you be doing?
* Using your sense of humor to defuse tension.
* You’re an excellent talker and listener who turns problems into solutions.
* Acting as a “Manusje-van-alles” for the greater good of the team and/or the Area.
* Ensuring your team(s) run smoothly on the people-side of things.
* Being the Guardian Angel of the delivery speed and insights.
Even more reasons to work at DPG Media:
We offer a high-performing tech workplace where we treasure freedom, from how you find solutions to choosing your path. Feel free to be an entrepreneur, an apprentice, a team player, and, of course, to be you. We welcome everyone to apply, whatever your background may be.
How do you apply?
PLEASE, send us your most enchanting cat herding tale and a resume that doesn't take itself too seriously. Or for the sake of old times, send us a yellow postcard.
Note: Actual chaos may vary, and laughter is mandatory. Not a joke: Payroll-permanent candidates only.
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