Scrum Master

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a

Scrum Master

to enhance our product development using multi-team Scrum to maximize value and learning. We are adopting the LeSS framework to help us in our improvement journey. We are seeking an empathic and resourceful Scrum Master who will serve as an agile coach, change agent, and teacher. This role involves enabling teams and the broader organization and fostering a collaborative work environment.

The preferred location for the position is in Drunen, The Netherlands (minimum 2-3 days per week in the office).

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Trying to uphold LeSS values and principles.
• Coach your team to expand their capabilities, facilitate self-management and adopt modern product development practices.
• Collaborate with other Scrum Masters to increase knowledge and understanding.
• Collaborate with People Managers and stakeholders to address systemic impediments.
• Foster and create an environment where teams are empowered, maintain a whole product focus, and continuously learn and improve.
• Facilitate LeSS events as needed.

What do we expect from you?

• An experimental and learning mindset.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and foster systemic improvement.
• Excellent communication-, conflict resolution-, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in coaching beyond the team.
• Deep understanding of the (LeSS) Scrum Guide and LeSS principles.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a multi-team or large product development environment.
• Proficiency in English.
• Hands-on experience in teaching software development practices (e.g., pair programming, test-driven development, refactoring) is a strong plus.
• Relevant Scrum Master education and certifications (e.g., PSM II/III, LeSS Practitioner or Coach certification) are a plus.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Emily Hogenboom, Senior People Manager (DPD, through email emily.hogenboom@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

Last application date: 16.02.2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.