Scrum Master in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks.

Our business provides innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges, and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects. With your talent and energy paired with our vision and technical leadership, the most fulfilling work of your career is waiting for you at ST Engineering iDirect…the sky is truly the limit!

We are seeking an innovative, creative Scrum Master who is ready for the challenges, responsibilities, and rewards that come with working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. The Scrum Master will work with Agile Team/s and all level of management, development and product management to help the team/s adopt agile framework. The successful person will be someone with strong leadership skills who can lead initiatives in the organization to improve our agile delivery and drive planning and improvements. A highly motivated self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with the smartest team, and the very latest technology, then this is the job for you!

As our Scrum Master, you will:

• Be responsible for supporting POD’s and provide them guidance in adapting SAFe, Scrum, Kanban and XP/Lean best practices

• Support the team(s) using a servant leadership style and leading by example

• Organize and facilitate daily stand-up meetings, iteration reviews, retrospectives, and iteration planning and other agile related events

• Track and communicate metrics including team velocity and iteration/release progress

• Ensure the Agile team/s is practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility

• Update agile tracking system to provide transparency on Product & Iteration Backlogs

• Identify and remove impediments, prevent distractions that interfere with the ability of the team to deliver the Iteration goals

• Partner with Product Owner/s to ensure Organizational Readiness prior to implementations

• Assist team(s) in making appropriate commitments through story selection and task definition

• Protect the team from distractions and external interferences

• Ensure the team(s) strives to make each increment of functionality shippable

• Act as primary coach for the agile team(s) in adapting Agile Methodology

As a prerequisite to become our Scrum Master, you:

• Have a B.S. Degree in Computer sciences/Engineering

• Are a certified Scrum Master and/or Scrum Professional or other Agile Certifications

• Have previous experience working with Engineering/ Software/Hardware/Firmware Development Teams and guiding the teams in adapting agile practices

• Can work with distributed team members including a mix of onsite and offshore resources

• Can manage multiple tasks and work independently in a demanding, dynamic environment

• Have strong interpersonal skills and be self-motivated

• Can work under pressure in high visibility situations

What we offer

As part of this role, you’ll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward.

Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working.

The benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• You will be part of our engineering team and be based in our European headquarters in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium)

• You will join an innovation and people driven high-tech industry leader

• You will be a member of a passionate global family with offices around the globe

• You ‘ll be(come) a committed member of a professional, enthusiastic, and collegial team

• You’ll take pride in enabling internet connectivity to the world (from schoolchildren in remote areas to in-flight Wi-Fi)

Job ID: 2022-2136

Department Name: Project and Portfolio Management (PPM)

External Company URL: www.idirect.net

Street: Labs