Scrum Master (Information Technology/Software/Remote)

Our client is a leading international ICT company operating across Europe and Asia, providing IT services to government institutions, multinational corporations, public administrations, research bodies, and academic organizations. They are seeking a Scrum Master to work remotely within the EU in a B2B contract capacity on a site-coordinated assignment for a major client. The role requires full engagement within an agile delivery team that partners directly with the client’s internal IT department to drive project success. Daily responsibilities include planning and facilitating scrum ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and release planning to maintain agile workflow discipline. The ideal candidate must hold a university degree and bring a minimum of eight years of IT professional experience, with at least three years dedicated to serving as a Scrum Master at level 2 or higher. Candidates should have demonstrable experience leading full sprint cycles across at least two production teams and applying data-driven improvement methods to enhance team velocity or reduce lead times. Strong facilitation skills using techniques like Fist of Five and Liberating Structures are required, alongside deep understanding of the Scrum Guide and Agile Manifesto principles. Proficiency with Agile metrics such as velocity and cycle time is essential, along with the ability to build and interpret performance dashboards using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps. Certifications including PSM II (or higher) and SAFe 5/6 Agilist are mandatory, and experience with scaled frameworks like SAFe or Nexus is considered an asset. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, team empowerment, and process tailoring in complex environments, with excellent English language proficiency required for effective communication across international teams.

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