Scrum Master Field Execution ART

Introduction to the job

Are you an experienced Scrum Master with a passion for building high-performing Agile teams? Do you want to contribute to complex IT systems that support ASML’s operational excellence worldwide?

Founded in 1984, ASML is the world's leading provider of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry, manufacturing complex machines critical to the production of integrated circuits. Headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML also has R&D and manufacturing operations in North America and Asia.

Within ASML, the IT division supports infrastructure, automation, and optimization of critical business processes. The IT Enterprise Solution Delivery for Operations department specifically focuses on driving innovation and delivering changes in IT systems supporting areas such as sales, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer service.

As Scrum Master, you will play a key role within the Field Execution Agile Release Train (ART), coaching Agile teams and supporting alignment, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement across the train.

Role and responsibilities

As Scrum Master, you are a servant leader with strong coaching skills and broad Scaled Agile experience. You train your team(s) on Scrum practices, facilitate Scrum events, and continuously stimulate your team(s) to grow into highly autonomous yet highly aligned Agile teams. You will collaborate closely with the Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owners, and other Scrum Masters to support Agile maturity and delivery effectiveness.

The Scrum Master works closely together with:

• The RTE for the Field Execution ART
• The Product Owner(s) for the team(s) you serve and coach
• The developers/consultants in your Agile teams
• Other Scrum Masters in the ART
• The CPO and System Architect for the ART
• The Agile Competence Center in ASML and many other stakeholders outside the ART

A grasp of what you can expect in this position:

• Facilitate Scrum rituals such as Sprint Planning, Stand-ups, Retrospectives, Reviews, and Refinement.
• Guide the team on self-organization and Agile best practices.
• Create transparency and alignment around team velocity, quality of deliverables, and engagement.
• Signal and remove impediments to enable delivery of committed work items.
• Ensure teams follow the technical way of working and uphold quality standards.
• Shield teams from distractions and external interruptions.
• Analyze team rituals, identify bottlenecks, and advise on improvements.
• Help surrounding stakeholders understand how to best support the team.
• Coach the team in managing dependencies and identifying risks.
• Align frequently with the RTE to ensure delivery coordination across the ART.
• Support readiness of work items (Definition of Ready) and act as Integration Lead when required.

Education and experience

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (in IT, Engineering, or a related field).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile/SAFe IT environment.
• Experience working within large, complex corporate IT organizations.
• Agile and SAFe certified (Scrum.org and/or SAFe® certifications).
• Possession of PSM I or CSM certification is required.
• PSM II or A-CSM certification is preferred.
• Valid work permit for the Netherlands.

Skills

To thrive in this role, you’ll need the following technical, interpersonal, and behavioral skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
• Skilled in team facilitation, Agile rituals, and conflict resolution.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-team alignment skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, team dynamics, and SAFe practices.
• Decisive, results-driven, and proactive in identifying improvement opportunities.
• Ownership mindset and ability to question the status quo based on experience.
• Strong sense of urgency, structure, and being "on top and in control."
• Empathetic, collaborative, and focused on building psychologically safe team environments.
• Practical thinker with creativity to solve challenges independently and guide teams through change.

Other information

This position sits within the Field Execution ART, part of the IT Enterprise Solution Delivery for Operations, where teams focus on delivering business-critical solutions across manufacturing, supply chain, customer service and sales. The role involves collaboration with diverse global teams and stakeholders to ensure agile alignment and delivery efficiency.

ASML offers a dynamic, high-tech, and international environment where you’ll be empowered to take initiative and grow professionally. An assessment may be part of the selection process.

This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.). Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work. Business demands may require ASML to proceed with candidates who are immediately eligible to access controlled technology.

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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