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SCRUM Master (m/f/d)

Industry
Telecommunication
Areas
Information Technology (IT)
Project Management

Project info

  • Period
    01.12.2022 - 31.12.2023
  • Capacity
    50 - 60%
  • Daily rate
    720 - 800€
  • Location
    Vienna, Germany
  • Remote
    up to 80%

Description

  • You lead an international team in several locations in the agile way of working by using agile methods to perform the required tasks in the best possible way.

  • You ensure compliance with agile values, premises and working principles in the teams.

  • You ensure data consistency in tracking systems in order to highlight the work of the teams transparently.

  • You protect the team from disruptive influences and you are responsible for the performance of the team.

  • You moderate agile meetings of the teams.

Requirements

  • You have experience as Scrum Master (Agile Master) in agile teams for many years and excellent knowledge of agile methods.

  • You have very good experience in stakeholder management.

  • You have strong communication and presentation skills as well as social and leadership skills.

  • Your language skills in German and English are excellent.

  • You have good knowledge in tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Confluence).