Scrum Master (Agile Consultant) Groningen

About the Position

Scrum Master (Agile Consultant) Groningen

Groningen, GR, Netherlands

Sopra Steria offers tailored, end-to-end business technology and software solutions to help clients make bold choices and achieve results. We do this successfully! With more than 56,000 colleagues in 30 countries, we are Europe's largest provider of digital solutions. Some of the most successful companies in Europe rely on our technology, thanks to our commitment to innovation and collaboration and our value in business development.

The world is how we shape it. Let's do it together.

Scrum masters help organizations and teams move forward using agile methodologies. As a scrum master, you confidently take the lead and create more opportunities to use your original thinking. Communication with all stakeholders is essential, both in your own interactions and in facilitating those of others on your team. Your goal is to promote collaboration and keep your team productive. You have an eye for detail, the means to motivate, and a talent for making problems disappear. In your daily work, you have ample opportunity to demonstrate your skills in team coordination and managing the associated workload.

We are looking for passionate colleagues who want to push the boundaries of digital transformation and technology consulting. At Sopra Steria, you have the opportunity to develop your skills in a team where constructive collaboration is paramount. Together, we work on impactful projects for our clients. If you love challenges and meet (most of) the qualifications below, we look forward to your application!

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate agile teams using Scrum methodologies
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment
• Design and facilitate team sessions, including new methodologies such as liberating structures, sociocracy, or management 3.0
• Identify opportunities to support both clients and colleagues at Sopra Steria
• Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Manage and navigate complex environments to successfully lead teams within that context
• Experience in a scaled agile environment is a plus

Requirements

• Completed HBO education
• Certified as a scrum master
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a scrum master
• Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written
• Experience with designing and facilitating sessions for teams, including new methodologies such as liberating structures, sociocracy, or management 3.0
• Ability to identify opportunities to support both clients and colleagues at Sopra Steria
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with complex environments and successfully leading teams within that context
• Experience in a scaled agile environment is a plus

We Offer

• A permanent contract
• Salary based on objective criteria such as experience, knowledge, competencies, and responsibilities
• Vacation allowance of 8%
• Profit-sharing scheme with a target payout of 8% of the gross (part-time) annual salary, depending on company results
• Mobility scheme with the choice of an electric lease car or an alternative transportation arrangement, suitable for your situation
• 27 vacation days, with the option to buy or sell additional vacation days
• Flexible hybrid working conditions: home, office, or client site, depending on the role and project possibilities
• A home office package with a laptop, telephone, and a monthly internet allowance
• Numerous opportunities for professional and personal development through training, certifications, knowledge sessions, and inspiring events
• Various social activities with colleagues, from informal gatherings to sports and content-related events
• Options for tax-friendly repayment of your student debt
• An extensive range of benefits through our cafeteria model, including a bicycle scheme, sports subscriptions, solar panels, and group insurance
• A pension scheme with an employer contribution and the option to voluntarily build additional pension savings

About the Company

You will be part of a major European tech player known for its consultants, digital services, and software development. Additionally, you will be part of the Organization and Team Transformation (O&TT) practice, which focuses on the continuous improvement of teams within the Organization & Culture Transformation Area and plays a key role in the further development of High Performance Teams. In practice, we develop various training and workshops that we offer both internally and externally. Think of topics such as Scrum, Kanban, and Lean. We develop a well-stocked toolkit to ensure that our colleagues and clients are well prepared. If you wish, you can also take on the role of a trainer or facilitator.

At Sopra Steria, we ensure that you can do your work with pleasure and in balance. Therefore, we offer an attractive and flexible package of employment conditions:

• Equal opportunity employer: Sopra Steria offers equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to age, origin, nationality, skin color, leave for family or medical care, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political preference, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations, and ordinances. We cherish an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.

Are you ready to take the next step? We are here to support you and look forward to your application! If your application appeals to us, we will contact you about further steps in the application process.