Scrum Master

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

• Lead Daily Scrum meetings.
• Facilitate Sprint Planning sessions.
• Organize and lead Sprint Reviews.
• Facilitate Sprint Retrospectives.
• Ensure the team follows Scrum practices and principles.

Team Empowerment

• Support and empower development teams to self-organize.
• Help teams make informed decisions to achieve sprint goals.

Removing Obstacles

• Identify and resolve impediments and blockers that hinder team progress.
• Protect the team from external distractions and disruptions.

Product Backlog Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog.
• Ensure backlog items are well-defined, understood, and estimated.

Performance Metrics

• Track and communicate team performance metrics, including velocity, burndown charts, and other relevant indicators.
• Promote transparency across teams and stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate retrospectives to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support and implement process enhancements.

Collaboration

• Encourage effective collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Coaching and Mentoring

• Coach team members on Agile and Scrum best practices.
• Mentor other Scrum Masters and team members when needed.

Risk Management

• Identify and manage project risks.
• Proactively address issues before they impact timelines or delivery objectives.

Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, including:
• Sprint backlogs
• User stories
• Sprint plans
• Release plans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and demonstrate a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with Agile management tools is considered an asset.
• English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
• Citizenship of a European Union member state is mandatory.
• 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

• B2B contract for an initial 12-month period, with a strong possibility of extension.
• Competitive rate of €540-570 per man-day (net, pure B2B).
• 100% on-site assignment in Luxembourg.
• Availability: ASAP, max 1 month.
• Opportunity to work on long-term, strategic projects within a European Union environment.
• International and multicultural workplace.
• Collaboration with highly skilled professionals across Europe.
• Exposure to complex IT, digital transformation, and Agile delivery initiatives.