Scrum Master IT

Join our team as a Scrum Master in the IS/IT department!

Are you passionate about Agile methodologies and ready to lead teams towards operational excellence? Our IS/IT department is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to guide two squads on an exciting journey to Agile maturity. In this diverse role, you will be at the forefront of improving the performance of our IT organization, where operational activities meet innovative projects.

Your impact: As the Scrum Master, you will empower your squads by inspiring them to continuously improve their workflows and embrace Agile principles. Your mission will be to create an environment where team members can thrive, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. You’ll be a crucial driver in enhancing the department's operational performance while collaborating with a collective of Scrum Masters to raise the bar for all teams.

What you’ll do:

• Coach & Facilitate: Inspire squad members to excel by providing support and removing barriers to their success, enhance squad functioning by organizing engaging scrum events such as retrospectives and stand-ups, and facilitating meaningful Agile meetings.
• Optimize Processes: Take the lead in process optimization in your squad and collaborate with a collective of Scrum Masters to identify opportunities for process improvement across the department.
• Streamline Delivery: Assist the Product Owner in managing the backlog, fostering stakeholder relationships & occasional project coordination, helping to drive project delivery within our department.
• Problem Solver: Guide problem-solving techniques that empower the squad to find their own solutions and improve their decision-making skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of growth by ensuring retrospectives are impactful and drive ownership in team actions.
• Collaborate & Coordinate: Work seamlessly with other squads, building clarity in processes and driving alignment for enhanced efficiency.

Who you are:

• A seasoned Scrum Master with proven experience in boosting team performance.
• A proactive leader who encourages initiative and creativity among team members.
• An effective communicator, fluent in both spoken and written Dutch & English.
• You have a strong affinity for IT and work on HBO or WO level.
• A team player who collaborates across squads and departments to achieve common goals.

What we offer

• Become part of a great team in a high tech, innovative international organization
• (International) opportunities for growth in tech-, management- and commercial roles
• Attention for personal development and own initiative
• A nice workplace in a modern building, where we value a good work-life balance (60% office/ 40% remote) and flexibility
• 40 leave days per year, travel expenses and a flexible benefits à la carte package with options like purchase/sale of leave hours, internet costs, bicycle plan, company fitness, trade union contribution or relocation costs
• Position based on LR-08/ Vakgroep 55(AS)/ 60 cao Metalektro

Diversity Statement

We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.

Security Requirements

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. This vacancy requires a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.

“Bij Thales krijg ik alle kansen en de ruimte om mijzelf verder te ontwikkelen, en dat als onderdeel van allerlei gave processen en projecten binnen de organisatie!”
Anoek Trainee

“Wat het voor mij aantrekkelijk maakt om hier te werken, is de diversiteit in opdrachten en het werken in verschillende teams met diverse disciplines. Zo blijf je jezelf ontwikkelen binnen het cyberdomein.”
Maurits Cyber Engineer

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