Scrum Master

Quick Facts

• Role: Scrum Master

• Project: Large-scale international delivery for a major European Union institution

• Work model: 100% on-site in Luxembourg

• Contract: B2B, initial 12-month period with strong possibility of extension

• Rate: €540–570 per man-day (net, pure B2B)

• Availability: ASAP, max 1 month

Description

Join a large-scale international project delivering strategic IT initiatives in a complex, multicultural environment. As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate and optimize Agile development processes, ensuring Agile/Scrum practices are followed and continuously improved. You will also support delivery success through coaching, impediment removal, backlog refinement, and performance metric tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scrum ceremonies: Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives

• Ensure the team follows Scrum principles and practices

• Support self-organization and help teams make informed decisions to achieve sprint goals

• Identify, resolve, and escalate blockers; protect the team from external distractions and disruptions

• Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog

• Track and communicate performance metrics (e.g., velocity and burndown charts) and promote transparency

• Foster continuous improvement and facilitate process enhancements

• Encourage effective collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Coach and mentor team members and other Scrum Masters on Agile/Scrum best practices

• Identify and manage project risks proactively

• Maintain delivery documentation: sprint backlogs, user stories, sprint plans, and release plans

Requirements

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a software development environment

• Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum principles and practices

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to adapt to changing situations and demonstrate a strong problem-solving mindset

• Experience with Agile management tools (asset)

• English proficiency at C1 level or higher

• European Union citizenship (mandatory)

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain EU Secret Security Clearance; initiate the procedure within one month of assignment start

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)

Benefits

• B2B contract for an initial 12-month period with a strong possibility of extension

• Competitive rate of €540–570 per man-day (net, pure B2B)

• 100% on-site assignment in Luxembourg

• Opportunity to work on long-term, strategic projects in a European Union environment

• International, multicultural workplace and collaboration with skilled professionals across Europe

• Exposure to complex IT, digital transformation, and Agile delivery initiatives