Job Description -Dutch Speaking Scrum Master

As a Scrum Master you act as a liaison between clients, stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring that projects are successful and that the scrum team is enabled to deliver with excellence. You do not shy away from building a self-managing scrum team from scratch. You will be responsible for working with teams using modern software development techniques and help them to develop automated solutions that meet customers’ needs using the Agile methodology. Furthermore, you will be working closely with the scrum team and business stakeholders to advance Agile practices, which includes guiding and coaching the team to higher levels of team maturity.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the scrum team in high complexity work streams. Oversee scrum process, assess team maturity, and coach the team to higher levels of maturity at a sustainable pace.

· Lead and facilitate daily scrums, sprint reviews, sprint retrospectives, sprint planning, and backlog refinement meetings to ensure full team engagement and effectivity.

· Work together with different delivery teams and effectively manage interdependencies between Agile teams.

· Influence and collaborate with others to drive continuous improvement.

· Support and propagate transparency, inspection, and adaption as part of the Agile way of working.

· Shield the team from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.

· Anticipate and address potential or actual impediments to team delivery (e.g. cultural barriers, logistic challenges).

· Oversee and manage scope, timeline, quality, goals, and deliverables that support business goals.

· Report team progress through relevant and defined metrics.

· Collaborate with product owner, scrum team, and business stakeholders to understand business expectations and manage the product backlog and plan, execute and review the iterations.

Job Requirements

Knowledge

· Extensive knowledge in Scrum/Agile framework and methodology including large scale implementations – Mandatory

· Strong planning, decision-making and problem-solving skills – Mandatory

· Strong leadership and team building skills. Ability to lead and guide a project team and manage high performing resources – Mandatory

· People management and cross-functional project management – Mandatory

· Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives – Mandatory

· Excellent command of English and Dutch – Mandatory

· Technology savvy, with a clear picture of where and how information technology can be used to run businesses better and different

Experience

· Extensive experience in the role of Scrum Master using Scrum/Agile Framework/SAFe methodology – Mandatory

· Experience in Scrum/Agile framework and methodology – Mandatory

· Experience in managing cross-functional project teams – Mandatory

· Well-versed in Agile software development tools like Azure DevOps or JIRA – Mandatory

· Experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management and change management – Mandatory

· Experience in planning and organizing effectively and taking initiative within agreed parameters – Advantage

· Experience in inspiring, influencing and driving change across the business – Advantage

· Extensive experience in any role as part of a delivery team – Advantage

· Proven track record in coaching individuals and teams, preferably in large scale implementations – Advantage

· Fluent in Dutch & English.

Qualifications

· University degree - MSc degree (preferably in Business Administration, IT Project Management, Computer Science, Business and IT or related specialisations) – Mandatory

· Certified Scrum Master – Mandatory

· Scaled Agile Framework Certified (preferably (Advanced) Scrum Master) – Mandatory

· Prince2 / PMP Certification – Advantage

· Lean Six Sigma Certification – Advantage

What you can expect:

· A competitive salary based on your experience.

· Access to Udemy and Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning.

· NS business card to cover your commute expenses.

· 25 days of paid holiday per year.

· A laptop and a smartphone.

· A pension schemes.

· Organization driven by technology – we have a tremendous technology backbone.

· Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and environment that encourages making your ideas reality!

Diversity and inclusion

At Cognizant, we believe diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our ability to execute successfully and consistently over the long term. We recognize that our people are our most important asset. We strive to create an environment where all associates feel comfortable to be themselves, feel accepted and can therefore thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to drive D&I throughout our organization to unlock the insights, imagination, and innovation of our associates, as well as reflect the diversity of our clients and communities. We are a Dutch and European Top Employer and continually drive employment recognition and engagement through employee friendly policies and affinity groups such as “Women Empowered”, “Embrace LGBTQ+” and “Race Equality Network”. For more information, see https://careers.cognizant.com/global/en/diversity-and-inclusion

Responsible recruiter:

Name: Mukta Wajpe

Email address: Mukta.wajpe@cognizant.com

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen. We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right. We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer: 
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.