Scrum Master

Empiric; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Empiric in Amsterdam is seeking a Scrum Master to coordinate projects in an Agile environment and lead cross-functional teams. You will facilitate communication between team members and external stakeholders, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results.

The role requires deep Scrum knowledge, strong leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement. You will promote collaboration, help refine backlogs with Product Owners, and drive performance optimisations across teams.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum techniques and artefacts.
• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sprints and daily stand-up meetings.
• Improve the team's Agile capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet the established quality standards.
• Motivate and guide team members while fostering positive team dynamics.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage backlogs and handle new requests.
• Guide the team in implementing adjustments to optimise performance.

Skills

Scrum expertise

Agile methodologies

Communication leadership

Conflict resolution

Job description

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for coordinating projects and leading teams in an Agile environment. You have extensive knowledge of the Scrum framework and experience with other Agile methodologies. You act as the link between team members and external stakeholders, facilitate effective communication, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sprints and daily stand-up meetings.
• Improve the team's Agile capabilities and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet the established quality standards.
• Motivate and guide team members while fostering positive team dynamics.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage backlogs and handle new requests in response to changing project requirements.
• Guide the team in implementing adjustments to optimise performance.
• A good understanding of other Agile methodologies is an advantage.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills.

Team Coordination

• Plan, organise, and lead team meetings to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.
• Monitor team progress and provide regular updates to management.
• Motivate and inspire team members to achieve set goals and meet deadlines.
• Ensure that team members have the necessary resources and coordinate with other departments when required.
• Train new team members and coach existing members to improve their performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement new strategies to enhance team performance.
• Ensure that all team members comply with company guidelines and procedures.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of Scrum techniques and artefacts.
• Good knowledge of other Agile frameworks.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.