Scrum master (Expert) - BNP Paribas Fortis
Description
The Data Services Tribe is building a data-driven organization at BNP Paribas Fortis. Its work spans AI-ready data solutions, advanced analytics and business intelligence tools. These capabilities support smarter decisions and innovation.
The Expert Scrum Master and Delivery Owner joins the Retail & Transversal Channels squad. The squad delivers data solutions across Big Data, Mainframe and traditional BI/reporting technologies. The role works with multidisciplinary experts and the Product Owner to deliver high-quality applications in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.
The assignment combines servant leadership, end-to-end delivery ownership and continuous improvement coaching. Delivery coordination includes cross-team dependencies, Scrum of Scrums, releases and transparency. The stated assignment runs from 2 November 2026 to 2 July 2027 in Brussels, with 50% on site and 50% homeworking.
Top Reasons to Apply
End-to-end delivery ownership
AI-ready data solutions
Multidisciplinary expert collaboration
Agile coaching impact
Diverse data technologies
Detailed Responsibilities and Skills
General skills
- At least five years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor or Master degree, or equivalent experience.
- Good knowledge and understanding of Dutch or French; either language satisfies the local-language requirement.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Curiosity and initiative, with the ability to maintain focus and anticipate next steps.
- Ability to create a psychologically safe environment supporting daily open feedback and learning.
- Natural drive for collaboration, knowledge sharing and collective team growth.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills to inspire, align and guide the team through challenges.
- Critical thinking, willingness to challenge assumptions and drive continuous improvement.
- Confidence in owning delivery and coordinating work across squads to maintain alignment.
- Experience working collaboratively across multicultural teams.
- Experience delivering with multiple partners in an onshore/offshore model.
- Good knowledge of banking activities.
Technical skills
- Strong expertise and practical experience in Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban.
- Good understanding of the full software delivery lifecycle, including infrastructure, cloud environments, networking and system operations.
- Familiarity with current engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps culture and AI frameworks.
- Prior experience in a data environment.