Senior Scrum Master - IBM CIC NL

e delivery of high-quality products that exceed customer expectations. You will be part of a cross-functional team to enable efficient and effective project execution while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Your responsibilities will be to:

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives, ensuring they are conducted effectively and efficiently

• Coach and mentor development teams on Scrum principles, agile methodologies, and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-organization

• Identify and remove obstacles or impediments that hinder the progress of the development team, collaborating with stakeholders to find timely solutions

• Protect the team from external distractions and pressures, enabling them to focus on delivering value during each sprint

• Foster collaboration and communication within the team and with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on project goals and priorities

• Maintain and update Scrum artifacts, including the product backlog, sprint backlog, and burndown charts, to provide visibility into the team's progress and priorities

• Serve as a servant leader, putting the needs of the team first and empowering team members to take ownership of their work and decisions

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, facilitating regular retrospectives to reflect on the team's performance and identify opportunities for enhancement

• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and stakeholders to share best practices, align processes, and drive organizational change towards agile principle

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fluent in Dutch (C1)

• Demonstrated at least a 4-year track record as a Scrum Master

• Possess Agile certifications: PSM I; PSM II or III certification advantageous

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities

• Proficient in Scaled Agile methodologies

• Skilled in coaching individuals and teams to optimize Agile methodologies

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proficient in navigating complex IT environments and Transaction Monitoring

• Familiarity with financial procedures, risk management, and banking is advantageous