Scrum Master (m/w/d)

About IT.Niedersachsen

IT.Niedersachsen supports the digital transformation of public administration in Lower Saxony. The organization helps government employees work digitally and builds the foundation for citizens to access offices, authorities, and ministries online in the future. The role is part of a mission-driven public sector environment where teamwork, responsibility, and practical impact matter.

Your Responsibilities

• Guide an agile team using appropriate methods and structure.
• Coordinate the purposeful use of tools that support the team’s work.
• Ensure agile ceremonies and events are run effectively and efficiently.
• Work methodically with other Scrum Masters on projects as well as with the client/commissioning party.

Profile and Requirements

Applicants should hold one of the following qualifications: a university degree at bachelor’s or equivalent level in public administration, business administration, social sciences, political science, business informatics, or computer science, combined with at least two years of professional work relevant to the field of study; or an equivalent degree in administrative informatics with at least six months of comparable work related to the degree; or a successfully completed administrative training program level II.

Practical experience with agile methods is required. Helpful additional knowledge includes agile program structures, the organizational and process setup of the Lower Saxony state administration, and basic ITIL knowledge. Scrum Master and/or Agile Coach certifications are an advantage.

Personal strengths sought for this position include a strong sense of responsibility, resilience, customer and service orientation, organizational ability, clear spoken and written communication, teamwork, cooperation, and initiative.

Benefits

IT.Niedersachsen offers a role with societal impact, the advantages of public service employment, flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, home office, and part-time models, a supportive team culture, pay under the TV-L collective agreement, a year-end special payment, up to 30 days of annual leave plus time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, supplementary pension provision comparable to private-sector occupational pensions, and access to tailored professional development opportunities.

Important Notes

The position is graded at Entgeltgruppe 11 under the TV-L. Applications are welcome from people of all nationalities. The organization aims to increase the share of women in underrepresented areas and encourages suitable applications. Candidates with severe disabilities or equal status are given preference when qualifications are equal. Flexible schedules and family-friendly working arrangements are standard; applicants are encouraged to discuss individual needs. A secure command of German, both spoken and written, is required for working at IT.Niedersachsen.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via the online application link, by email, or by post to IT.Niedersachsen, Göttinger Chaussee 259, 30459 Hannover. The application must include a cover letter, CV, and work and graduation certificates. The reference number 03041/13b.15_20 must be stated in the cover letter. The application deadline is 22 July 2026.

Contact Persons

For technical questions, contact Frau Düker at (0511) 120-3947. For general information, contact Frau Korinenko at (0511) 120-27207.

Additional Information

Applicants already employed in the public service should include the contact details of their HR department and confirm in their cover letter that they agree to the review of their personnel file. Submission of an application implies consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with the GDPR. Duty locations include IT.Niedersachsen sites in Hannover, Braunschweig, Lüneburg, Oldenburg, Nienburg, Bremervörde, Osnabrück, Hildesheim, and Emden.

Job Details

Start date: as soon as possible. Employment is permanent. The position count is 1, with 2 openings stated. Reference: 03041/13b.15_20. Job number: 116855.