Scrum Master - Gdańsk 

Join Platforms Agile Release Train (ART) and be part of Arla’s large scale journey to become digital and more data driven. In our teams we are building Arla’s future data platform, defining tool governance and working with cutting edge technologies. As a Scrum Master in Platforms ART, you will act as a s servant leader for one or two Scrum Teams, while also taking part in various tasks and responsibilities on the ART level. You will set tasks and direction in collaboration with stakeholders, and you will be looking ahead to plan and define the teams next deliveries, while also staying on top of daily progress, risks and dependencies. 

In Arla IT we value continuous improvements and innovations while also understanding that this require psychological safety with room to dare new things that sometimes succeed and sometimes don’t.  

Read more about our part of the business here: Inside Arla | Arla. 

How you will make an impact 

As a Scrum Master you are responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the agile methods and processes in your teams. You will facilitate getting the work done, and drive efficiency and focus through challenging priorities, estimates, and keep the team focused on the agreed priorities.  

You will: 

• Build T-shaped people 
• Lead team's efforts in relentless improvement 
• Support psychological safety and trust in the team 
• Build a transparent environment in the team where feedback is a natural part 
• Ensure that Agile and Scrum are understood and run effectively with the team adhering to Agile theory, practice, and guidelines 
• Be a role model and a mentor in Agile behavior 
• Take part in our communities of practice, work with other Scrum Masters and Agile coaches to grow within the role, and contribute to the advancement of Agile practices 
• Be an active part of our continuous Agile transformation 
• Log, monitor, and mitigate issues 
• Secure deliveries in accordance with IT requirements (Handover to IT, GDPR, etc.)                       

Additionally you will: 

• Share the responsibility with RTE on forecast and budget for your team 
• Support RTE to create a qualified and competent team setup and establish new teams 
• Work with cross team improvement activities within Platform ART 
• Collaborate with other scrum masters to increase the efficiency of the application of scrum across the train 
• Provide all the above using a servant leadership style, always challenge status quo and leading by example 

What will make you successful 

You are an experienced (IT) Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Project Manager, who is ready take the next step and join a highly skilled agile release train building Arla’s future data platform. 

You have experience as Scrum Master or Agile Coach using agile principles and conducting Scrum ceremonies.  

To succeed in this role, you preferably also: 

• Have strong oral, written and presentation skills combined with the ability to facilitate meetings and lead group discussions for navigating complex solutions 
• Have a passion for coaching others and you are a true source of inspiration and motivation 
• Are a phenomenal teammate who enables and constructively support and challenge others to succeed 
• Have solid project management skills in terms of prioritizing work, identifying dependencies and blockers to progress 
• Are fluent in English 

Additionally  

• Having experience working in a SAFe ART 
• Knowing and using stakeholder management methodologies and toolkits to ensure effective communication when collaborating with the business to understand their needs  would be an advantage. 

If this sounds exciting do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible, we are looking through applications on an ongoing basis.  

What do we offer? 

Global Shared Services is truly a global setup. As such, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with business areas across cultures and borders. You can bring your knowledge and understanding into the mix to break new ground with Customer Service in Global Shared Services. 

What do we offer? 

• International operating environment 
• Medical care & life insurance 
• Additional benefits like gym card, vouchers, travel points or cinema tickets, etc. 
• Scandinavian working style & no dress code 
• Trainings with experts & professional induction & development programs 
• Financial support of your education 
• Relocation package 
• Referral program for employees 
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, health, financial consulting, etc. ) 
• Support for your healthy lifestyle (fruit day, facility for sportsmen, sport challenges and activities, Arla active teams / sport groups) 
• Flexible working time and home office work possibility depending on business needs 
• Additional holiday depending on length of employment (up to 4 days) 
• Fully paid 30 min. break 

… while in the office you can also use some of below: 

• Modern office space with beautiful view and high standard furniture (i.e. adjustable desks) 
• Spacious canteen, delicious coffee and tea available on every floor in special designed spots 
• Chill-out rooms with X-box, pool table, board games, football table and swing 

Application and contact

If you want to drive innovation and help your colleagues worldwide, then seize this exciting opportunity. 

Read more about Arla Global Shared Services 

Global Shared Services consists of multiple functions that are all placed in the Neptun building in Gdansk – with colourful offices and a beautiful sea view. 

As of now, we have an IT Operations and an IT Solutions division dedicated to SAP as well as a variety of app development and implementation projects. Our procurement and finance functions support a wide array of processes such as purchasing, distribution and sales globally. 

We also have a dedicated HR operations division to ensure we attract, develop and retain the very best of talent around the world. 

Together, we are all dedicated to one collective mission: ensuring an optimal global supply of fresh Arla products – every single day. 

We have a purpose for Good 

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you? 

BEWARE! RECRUITMENT FRAUD 

It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails and fake recruitment campaigns on the internet from people purporting to work for Arla Foods. Learn more via this link.