Scrum Master
Job in
1000, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
NextLink Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Scrum Master, IT Project Manager, IT Consultant, Systems Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master who will act as a servant‑leader and Agile coach for one or more Scrum teams. The Scrum Master will ensure that Scrum principles and practices are well understood and effectively applied, while fostering a high‑performing, collaborative, and continuously improving team environment.
Key Responsibilities- Act as a servant‑leader and coach to the Scrum Team, ensuring adherence to Scrum values, principles, and practices.
- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including:
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand‑ups
- Sprint Reviews
- Sprint Retrospectives
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the product backlog is:
- Well‑groomed
- Clearly defined
- Prioritized according to business value
- Identify, track, and help remove impediments that may impact the team’s progress or delivery.
- Shield the Scrum Team from external interruptions and distractions, enabling focus and productivity.
- Foster a collaborative, transparent, and open team environment that encourages trust and accountability.
- Promote continuous improvement by encouraging feedback, learning, and adaptation through retrospectives and Agile practices.
- Assist in tracking and communicating team progress and metrics, such as:
- Sprint burndown charts
- Velocity
- Delivery forecasts
- Coach team members on Agile best practices, self‑organization, and cross‑functionality.
- Support the organization’s Agile transformation and adoption, working with stakeholders to improve Agile maturity.
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong understanding of Scrum and Agile frameworks
- Proven experience facilitating Scrum events and coaching Agile teams
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to identify and resolve team impediments effectively
- Experience with Agile metrics and reporting tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops)
- Strong mindset of servant leadership and continuous improvement
- Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe SM, or equivalent)
- Experience supporting Agile adoption at an organizational level
- Background working with cross‑functional, distributed teams
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