Scrum Master
--Brussels--
This role is responsible for facilitating Scrum ceremonies, supporting the squad in their work, and ensuring a smooth implementation of the Scrum methodology. The Scrum Master will lead efforts toward continuous improvement, remove barriers, and protect the squad from unexpected work influxes.
Responsibilities
- Set up and facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, Sprint Review, Sprint Planning, Retrospective) and other meetings
- Schedule and follow the key steps of the methodology
- Guarantee a smooth use of the Scrum methodology and help the squad face any obstacles
- Support the members of the squad in their work by facilitating a healthy dynamic within the squad, paying special attention to respect priorities and scope
- Lead the squad's efforts towards continuous improvement
- Remove barriers or help the squad remove barriers (contact with the right people)
- Proactively solve problems so that the squad can stay focused on their goals
- Assist and support the team in the delivery of the Definition of Done (DoD), Sprint Backlog, etc
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication and information
- Protect the squad from influxes of unexpected work
- Track team capacity and velocity metrics for planning and progress purposes
Skills
- Expert knowledge of agile methodology and techniques (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Knowledge of agile reporting and follow-up tools
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy
- Pragmatic approach
Must Have
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar function
- A professional experience of at least 5 years
- Expert knowledge of agile methodology and techniques (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
- Bachelor/Master in Computer Sciences or equivalent by experience
- Fluency in English, Dutch and French
Nice to have
- Knowledge of agile reporting and follow-up tools (e.g., Rally, Jira)
- Experience with an infrastructure environment
- Experience in the banking sector
- Scrum Master certification