Scrum Master (Agile Teams)
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Scrum Master to guide and support Agile teams in delivering high-quality products and services. This role involves facilitating Agile ceremonies, removing impediments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a servant leader and coach for one or more Agile teams, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles and practices.
- Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and ready for development.
- Identify and remove impediments to the teamโs progress, escalating issues when necessary.
- Promote a collaborative and self-organizing team environment that encourages accountability and innovation.
- Support the team in achieving commitments and delivering high-quality, incremental value.
- Track and report on key Agile metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Foster transparent communication between the team, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Encourage continuous learning and adoption of Agile best practices within the team and organization.
- Assist with the integration of Agile practices into larger organizational processes and initiatives.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile facilitation role.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and familiarity with frameworks like Kanban or SAFe.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to build trust and promote a positive team culture.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluency in English; Swedish language skills are an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
- Experience working with distributed or cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with scaled Agile frameworks and enterprise-level Agile transformations.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and Agile-focused work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and certification support.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to play a key role in delivering impactful projects in a global setting.
About: English Jobs Sweden
EnglishJobs.se specializes in recruiting international talent for Swedish companies. Since 2009 we have have helped over 8000 professionals connect with traditional companies such as as Ericsson, Skanska, ABB, Volvo and SAAB as well Swedish startups such as Spotify, TrueCaller, Klarna and Skype. We welcome talent with a multicultural background and knowledge of local cultures, languages and business markets. Industries we cover: Tech, Marketing & Communications, Events, Media, Retail, Travel, Hospitality, Finance, Gaming, Healthcare, Consulting
