Scrum Master (Sint-Niklaas

Newtec

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

7 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Agile Methodology Firmware Scrum Methodology Information Technology Extreme Programming

Be responsible for supporting Agile Team(s) and provide them guidance in adapting SAFe, Scrum, Kanban and XP/Lean best practices
Support the team(s) using a servant leadership style and leading by example
Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, iteration reviews, retrospectives, and iteration planning and other agile related events
Track and communicate metrics including team velocity and iteration/release progress
Ensure the Agile team/s is practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility
Update agile tracking system to provide transparency on Product & Iteration Backlogs
Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the Iteration goals
Partner with Product Owner/s to ensure Organizational Readiness prior to implementations
Assist team(s) in making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition
Protect the team from distractions and external interferences
Ensure the team(s) strives to make each increment of functionality shippable
Act as primary coach for the agile team(s) in adapting Agile Methodology

Have a B.S. Degree in Computer sciences/Engineering
Are a certified Scrum Master and/or Scrum Professional or other Agile Certifications
Have previous experience working with Engineering/ Software/Hardware/Firmware Development Teams and guiding the teams in adapting agile practices
Can work with distributed team members including a mix of onsite and offshore resources
Can manage multiple tasks and work independently in a demanding, dynamic environment
Have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated
Can work under pressure in high visibility situations

Be based in our European headquarters in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium)
Work with Agile Team(s) and all level of management, development, and product management to help team(s) adopt agile framework
Join an innovation and people driven high-tech industry leader
Be a member of a passionate global family that values openness and a can-do mentality
Take pride in enabling internet connectivity to the world (from schoolchildren in remote areas to in-flight Wi-Fi)