Job Description
Become part of the Verivox Team!Verivox is part of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group and is one of the leading, independent online consumer portals in Germany. Since 1998 it is our mission to help consumers get the best deals for electricity, gas, DSL, mobile phones, finances, insurances, real estate, cars, motorbikes and travel. More than 8 million happy customers have compared prices, and then changed their provider - thereby saving more than EUR 1.6 billion. We are a fast-growing and profitable company and continuously strive to improve our services. Whether at any of our ten locations in Germany or in Switzerland: we are one team aiming to give our customers a better experience every day. A flat hierarchy and innovative and dynamic processes help us in achieving this aim - while still having fun being part of the team.
Join our innovative team at Verivox, where we are revolutionizing the OCP Market through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence. We believe in fostering a collaborative, agile environment where every team member's input is valued, and creativity is encouraged. As a Scrum Master, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting our development teams to deliver high-quality products and services efficiently. You will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
We are looking for you as an Scrum Master (m/f/d). We offer a fulltime position (40h/week) in one of our locations in Heidelberg, Berlin, Munich or Leipzig. The offer includes the option of working several days per week in the mobile office.
Your Mission
- Act as a servant leader for one or more Agile teams, facilitating Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Guide and coach the team on Agile principles and practices, ensuring adherence to Scrum framework and promoting self-organization.
- Identify and remove impediments to the team's progress, escalating issues when necessary and facilitating resolution.
- Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, and other teams to ensure alignment of priorities and clear communication of project goals and requirements.
- Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team and across the organization.
- Track and report team progress, using metrics and data to drive decision-making and improve team performance.
- 2+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach, preferably in a software development environment.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices, with certification such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Passion for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Fluent in English and an advanced knowledge in German (level B2 or above).
- Around 500 employees from over 35 nations as a collegial community
- Open and diverse corporate culture with flat hierarchies, as well as a modern and appreciative working environment
- Generous Mobile office regulations enabling flexible work from home and within the EU
- Individual area of responsibility with space for the development of one's own ideas and concepts
- Uncomplicated cooperation: we are on first-name terms & don't insist on dress codes
- Exclusive employee benefits such as a job ticket, job bike, lunch subsidies via Sodexo, and employee discounts
- Company health management, including company pension schemes, Urban Sports Club, Crossfit, and Mental Health Days
- Centrally located offices in Heidelberg, Berlin, Munich, and Leipzig with optimal transportation connections