Scrum Master
TLDR
Establish Agile ways of working for a new distributed team, aligning delivery with SAFe practices and continuous improvement.
We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to support the ramp-up of a new team and help establish an effective Agile way of working. The ideal candidate will provide strong guidance, facilitate collaboration and decision-making, and support the team in continuously improving its delivery and performance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and facilitate the Scrum process within distributed teams, ensuring effective Agile practices and ceremonies.
- Organize and facilitate Daily Scrums, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews/Demos, Retrospectives, and other relevant Agile sessions.
- Guide and coach the team on Agile/Scrum principles, practices, and continuous improvement.
- Support the Product Owner and Development Team in planning, prioritization, delivery, and achieving Sprint and release goals.
- Facilitate discussions, decision-making, conflict resolution, and effective collaboration across different stakeholders.
- Identify, manage, and remove impediments that may slow down development or delivery.
- Monitor day-to-day progress of projects and release initiatives, with focus on scope, timelines, quality, and dependencies.
- Ensure alignment with other Scrum teams and broader organizational Agile guidelines, best practices, and processes.
- Help build a trusting, safe, and transparent team environment where issues can be openly raised and collaboratively resolved.
- Support the team in reaching a high level of autonomy, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the successful setup and ramp-up of a new Scrum team within a large-scale Agile environment, including alignment with SAFe practices
Requirements
- University degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 3 years of proven experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Project Leader, or similar Agile role.
- Hands-on experience working with Scrum in distributed teams.
- Knowledge and practical experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Experience working in a large-scale Agile environment is highly desirable.
- Proven track record in facilitation, conflict resolution, situational awareness, team empowerment, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with different personalities, teams, and stakeholders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Very good spoken and written English skills.
- Previous experience in the airline industry is an advantage.
Benefits
- A chance to be part of casual but highly professional international environment
- Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, including internal knowledge sharing sessions
- Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
- Private pension and medical insurance
- Professional and soft skills trainings and education
- Awesome referral fees
- Sports, team buildings, conferences and events
- Modern and cozy offices in New Belgrade and Niš, cakes and fresh fruits
- Possibility to travel abroad
- Work – life balanced schedule
- Respect and support to your professional, family and personal goals
Benefits
Education Stipend
Professional and soft skills trainings and education
Health Insurance
Private pension and medical insurance
Learning Budget
Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, including internal knowledge sharing sessions
Support for personal and family goals
Respect and support to your professional, family and personal goals
Paid Time Off
Work – life balanced schedule
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