Scrum Master – Native Dutch

Are you ready to transform companies? Are you an energetic Scrum Master who loves to make an impact? If you get a kick out of spreading Lean-Agile knowledge and your mission is to make companies shine with new insights about collaboration and flexibility, then we are looking for you!

Create an environment where organizations, teams, and individuals can thrive in a world that never stands still. You will not only guide change but also shape mindsets and behavior. You build a culture that is ready for change.

Gladwell Academy is part of Highberg. Highberg is a group of entrepreneurial consulting, coaching, and training agencies with leading experience in organizational sustainability and digital transformations. As a group of multidisciplinary and talented boutique firms, we combine our strengths to pursue one ambition: to build the leading advisory group for transformation in Europe. We are proud to be a B Corp-certified company because we strive to give back to our communities, care for our planet, and take care of our employees.

As a Scrum Master, you will be responsible for ensuring that our development teams adhere to Agile principles. You will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating Scrum events: Daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Guiding teams through Agile practices: Helping teams understand and adopt Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum).
• Removing impediments: Identifying and eliminating obstacles that hinder the team’s progress.
• Fostering team collaboration: Promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration within the team and across departments.
• Supporting Product Owners: Assisting Product Owners in managing the product backlog and ensuring that the team understands the goals and scope of each sprint.
• Tracking team performance: Monitoring and reporting on team metrics, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and mentoring: Supporting team members in their Agile journey and helping them improve their skills and work processes.

At Gladwell Academy and Highberg, we believe in a supportive and collaborative work culture. This culture is based on our three core values: Be Committed, Be Better, and Be You.

• Be Committed: Colleagues tirelessly strive for a lasting, positive impact for our clients, society, and the environment. We define ourselves by being entrepreneurial and jointly taking responsibility for the overall success of the company.
• Be Better: We believe in continuous learning and improvement, and we offer you opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally. We strive for the highest standards of quality and professionalism in everything we do.
• Be You: We encourage you to be yourself at work, to have fun, and we embrace diversity and inclusion. We aim to connect with our clients and colleagues on a personal level, building long-term, trust-based relationships.

• A work environment with the opportunity to make an impact within organizations
• Personal and professional development with support and training
• Collaboration with top professionals
• A motivating work environment
• The opportunity to provide training sessions
• Flexibility in working either in the office or from home
• A competitive salary

Gladwell Academy / Highberg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.

For questions about the position you can call Kimberley Boot (+31 630874916).

If you are ready to apply directly, you can send your CV and motivation letter to kimberley.boot@gladwellacademy.com