Vacancy
Scrum Master
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Scrum Master
Do you want to work in a substantively challenging work environment, with excellent training opportunities and in a team where the atmosphere is optimal? We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to join our current team of Scrum Masters. Read on!
With 200 employees, our IT department provides a modern ICT environment for education and research. We work in multidisciplinary teams on current issues in the areas of digitization, self-service, security, data management, high performance computing and cloud strategy. In order to best meet the constantly changing needs of our users, our department is in a constant state of flux. This means ample development and career opportunities for our employees at various levels. Our IT department has been voted best ICT employer for non-ICT in 2024!!
Our building is modern, bright, green, and stands on a vibrant green campus where students, faculty, researchers and all other residents crisscross, bike, walk, work and study. The campus is spacious with good parking. You will work with the latest methods and technology and join an enthusiastic team of colleagues with passion for their field.
Like many organizations, WUR has transformed in recent years into an Agile organization. In doing so, of course, supported by the Scrum Masters, we continue to improve continuously. We have a close and experienced Scrum Master team and are looking for a new colleague to join this team.
In the position of Scrum Master, these are your duties and responsibilities:
- You coach teams (Scrum and Kanban) towards effective collaboration as well as culture and behavioral changes that lead to high performing teams;
- Together with the other Scrum Masters and our Agile Coaches you work on the continuous improvement of our Agile organization. Among other things by learning from each other in the Scrum Master Guild;
- You work closely with the Product Owner with the goal of realizing his/her product vision and promote an effective working relationship between Product Owner and the team;
- You teach and help teams to understand/apply Agile principles and values and know how to keep the team excited about this;
- You help teams focus on creating high value increments that meet the team's quality requirements.
Your qualities
- You have several years of work experience as a dedicated Scrum Master;
- You have experience coaching multiple Agile teams simultaneously;
- You can dream the Agile principles and you have a clear understanding of what “servant leadership” means to you. You continuously work on your knowledge of Agile;
- You have conviction and perseverance to change behavior;
- You have a hands-on mentality and roll up your sleeves when necessary for the growth of the team.
We offer you
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
- working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
- the option to accrue additional compensation hours by working more;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed December bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a multi-faceted position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.
You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.
Do you want more information?
For more information about this position, please contact Ellen van der Heiden - Wamelink, Manager IT Design, telephone: 0317- 481673 or via e-mail: ellen.vanderheiden-wamelink@wur.nl
For more information about the procedure, please contact Leoni Gasille, HR Business Partner leoni.gasille@wur.nl
Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.
This vacancy will be listed up to and including Monday 2th of September 2024.
Equal opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a functional impairment.
We are
Wageningen University & Research
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch this video to get an idea of our green campus!
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves and do not appreciate unasked for services from recruitment agencies. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.