Scrum Master (Porto, 3-6 Years)

Act Digital; Braga; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Act Digital in Porto (Braga) is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to empower distributed teams across Portugal and France. You will facilitate ceremonies, shield teams from impediments, and coach Product Owners and stakeholders toward lean, value-driven delivery.

You will promote psychological safety, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement through agile metrics and transparent reporting. A strong background in financial services is a plus, as is experience with multi-team

Qualificações

• 3+ years as Scrum Master in agile software teams.
• Experience in complex environments and driving Agile adoption.
• Fluent English (minimum B2).
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Experience with distributed teams across Portugal and France.
• Bachelor's degree in related field; Scrum Master certification such as CSM/PSM.
• Experience in banking/financial services is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily scrums, sprint planning, reviews.
• Coach teams and Product Owners on Agile principles.
• Remove impediments and foster psychological safety.
• Align backlogs with business goals across locations.
• Monitor metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Scrum Master

Agile Coaching

Stakeholder Management

Facilitation

Servant Leadership

Jira

Confluence

Cross-functional Collaboration

Multi-site Collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

CS/IT/Engineering or related field

CSM/PSM Certification

Ferramentas

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Empower teams to become high-performing, autonomous, and continuously improving.
• Facilitate Agile practices and promote a strong Agile mindset across the organization.
• Remove obstacles that impact team efficiency and delivery success.
• Foster collaboration between business and technical stakeholders.
• Drive transparency, predictability, and continuous improvement across projects.
• Help teams adapt and thrive in a complex and evolving environment.

Agile Facilitation & Team Coaching

• Daily Scrums
• Sprint Planning
• Sprint Reviews
• Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Promote self-organization, accountability, and ownership within the team.
• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Act as a servant leader, supporting the team and helping remove impediments that impact delivery.
• Create an environment built on trust, open communication, and psychological safety.
• Help teams identify opportunities to improve processes, collaboration, and productivity.
• Encourage experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement practices.

Stakeholder Management & Delivery Support

• Work closely with Business and IT stakeholders to ensure a clear, prioritized, and business-driven backlog.
• Align project objectives and Agile practices across multiple teams and locations.
• Support teams in defining goals, managing expectations, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Keep management and project leadership informed of progress, risks, challenges, and achievements.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor team performance through Agile metrics and indicators.
• Facilitate discussions around delivery improvement, efficiency, capacity, and team health.
• Identify potential risks and dependencies and proactively work with stakeholders to mitigate them.
• Coordinate with other Scrum Masters to share best practices and drive Agile consistency across the organization.

What We're Looking For

Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master, supporting Agile software development teams.
• Proven experience working in complex environments and driving Agile adoption.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, principles, and practices.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching teams toward continuous improvement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working in international and distributed environments.
• Fluent English communication skills (minimum B2 level).
• Availability to work from the office 2 days per week (flexible).
• Availability for occasional international travel when required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Scrum Master certification such as:
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• Experience within Banking, Payments, Financial Services, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience supporting Agile transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of scaling Agile frameworks and multi-team coordination.

Experience with the following tools is considered a plus:

• Jira
• Confluence
• Trello
• Agile Metrics & Reporting Tools

Methodologies:

• Scrum
• Agile Delivery

This position offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural environment, collaborating daily with teams located in Portugal and France.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to build productive relationships across different cultures, teams, and organizational levels.

Leadership & Coaching

• Strong servant leadership mindset.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop Agile teams.
• Influential and motivating leadership style.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilities.

Problem Solving & Adaptability

• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complex organizational challenges.
• Comfortable adapting to changing priorities and evolving business needs.

Organization & Delivery Focus

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Effective risk identification and mitigation.
• Results-driven with a focus on delivering value and achieving team objectives.

Scrum Master (Porto, 3-6 years) braga, Portugal