Join a large-scale international project delivered for a major European Union institution based in Luxembourg. We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support technology teams working on strategic IT initiatives in a complex, multicultural environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects while helping Agile teams deliver value efficiently and continuously improve their ways of working.
As a Scrum Master, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating and optimizing Agile development processes. You will work closely with development teams to ensure Agile/Scrum principles and practices are followed, promote continuous improvement, and drive successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Scrum Facilitation
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Lead Daily Scrum meetings.
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Facilitate Sprint Planning sessions.
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Organize and lead Sprint Reviews.
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Facilitate Sprint Retrospectives.
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Ensure the team follows Scrum practices and principles.
Team Empowerment
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Support and empower development teams to self-organize.
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Help teams make informed decisions to achieve sprint goals.
Removing Obstacles
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Identify and resolve impediments and blockers that hinder team progress.
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Protect the team from external distractions and disruptions.
Product Backlog Management
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Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
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Ensure backlog items are well-defined, understood, and estimated.
Performance Metrics
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Track and communicate team performance metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and other relevant indicators.
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Promote transparency across teams and stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
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Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Facilitate retrospectives to identify improvement opportunities.
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Support and implement process enhancements.
Collaboration
- Encourage effective collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Coaching and Mentoring
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Coach team members on Agile and Scrum best practices.
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Mentor other Scrum Masters and team members when needed.
Risk Management
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Identify and manage project risks.
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Proactively address issues before they impact timelines or delivery objectives.
Documentation
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Maintain project documentation, including:
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Sprint backlogs
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User stories
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Sprint plans
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Release plans
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
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Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
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Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum principles and practices.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to adapt to changing situations and demonstrate a strong problem-solving mindset.
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Experience with Agile management tools is considered an asset.
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English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
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Citizenship of a European Union member state is mandatory.
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Eligibility and willingness to obtain EU Secret Security Clearance. The clearance procedure must be initiated within one month of the start of the assignment.
What We Offer:
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B2B contract for an initial 12-month period, with a strong possibility of extension.
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Competitive rate of €540-570 per man-day (net, pure B2B).
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100% on-site assignment in Luxembourg.
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Availability: ASAP, max 1 month.
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Opportunity to work on long-term, strategic projects within a European Union environment.
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International and multicultural workplace.
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Collaboration with highly skilled professionals across Europe.
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Exposure to complex IT, digital transformation, and Agile delivery initiatives.
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