Team Lead, Management

We're an independent European digital product studio with a strong track record of delivering market-defining strategies and products for enterprises and governments. With about 200 talented people across three countries, premium AI capabilities and a diverse portfolio of international clients, we define, design and ship high-quality digital products, strategies and software. From global cloud-based platforms and large-scale apps to medical devices, banking software and augmented reality experiences.

In a nutshell: if it lives and breathes digital, it’s what we do best.

At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe.

Do you get energy from leading a cross-functional team towards delivering top-quality products? Do you love collaborating with customers and do you see solutions where others only see problems? Then you are the Team Lead we are looking for. As a Team Lead, you guide the team into a high-performing state: regularly delivering qualitative increments of the product. You do this by making sure the right people are present, the responsibilities are clear and that there’s a supported way of working.

Not only within the team but also with the client. You are the main, but not the only, contact point for the client. You will ensure transparency on budget, progress, issues, and successes for both the client and In The Pocket.

• You are accountable for the successful delivery of your team.
• You own all planning aspects of the team and the product(s) entrusted to that team.
  • capacity planning and how that translates to budget
  • release planning
  • high-level roadmap
  • risk management
• You act as first point of contact for all questions regarding the progress of products under your care (both internal & external).
• You help the team ship working software, for example by removing impediments, getting timely decisions, managing risks.

• Together with the other teams in the tribe you agree on an agile way of working.
• You can guide groups in challenging contexts.
• When facilitating, you’re able to keep sessions focussed and ensure they accomplish their goals.
• You make sure the team regularly pauses to reflect on how it's working and help them find ways to improve how they work together and how they interact with the client and other teams.

• You build psychological safety, by inspiring trust in your team and in the stakeholders of the products under your care.
• You manage the performance of your up team members by setting goals, motivating them, protecting them and if necessary, addressing them.
• You spot, nurture and grow individual talents.

• You are a living embodiment of In The Pocket's values.
• You are a driver for change in your team and you play a big part in In The Pocket's business process improvement.

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a software development environment
• Background in delivery with a strong interest in product development
• Deep affinity with and passion for software development
• Natural people skills and strong emotional intelligence
• Agile & People Coaching
• Visionary Leadership & Inspiration
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and active listening
• Passionate about all things digital, including strategy
• Highly organized and composed, even under pressure
• Solution-oriented mindset; you focus on opportunities, not obstacles
• Deep understanding of Agile practices and frameworks
• You're fluent in Dutch and English,with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• You are looking for a permanent position on our payroll.

Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• You’ll start with a permanent contract in a role that comes with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
• We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Our benefits package has you covered with hospitalisation and group insurance, meal vouchers, a phone subscription, and more.
• You’ll have a mobility budget that lets you decide how to get around, your way.
• Life at In The Pocket isn’t just about work, we host team events throughout the year to celebrate, connect, and have fun together.
• Learning never stops here, so after six months, you’ll receive a dedicated learning and development budget to keep growing your skills and exploring new horizons.