Posted Apr 22, 2026
At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe. ---
Do you get energy from leading a cross-functional team towards delivering top-quality products? Do you love collaborating with customers and do you see solutions where others only see problems? Then you are the Team Lead we are looking for. As a Team Lead, you guide the team into a high-performing state: regularly delivering qualitative increments of the product. You do this by making sure the right people are present, the responsibilities are clear and that there’s a supported way of working. Not only within the team but also with the client. You are the main, but not the only, contact point for the client. You will ensure transparency on budget, progress, issues, and successes for both the client and In The Pocket. ### Consistent product delivery:
You are accountable for the successful delivery of your team. - You own all planning aspects of the team and the product(s) entrusted to that team. - capacity planning and how that translates to budget
release planning
high-level roadmap
risk management
You act as first point of contact for all questions regarding the progress of products under your care (both internal & external). - You help the team ship working software, for example by removing impediments, getting timely decisions, managing risks. ### Ensure the team's agility:
Together with the other teams in the tribe you agree on an agile way of working. - You can guide groups in challenging contexts. - When facilitating, you’re able to keep sessions focussed and ensure they accomplish their goals. - You make sure the team regularly pauses to reflect on how it's working and help them find ways to improve how they work together and how they interact with the client and other teams. ### People Management:
You build psychological safety, by inspiring trust in your team and in the stakeholders of the products under your care. - You manage the performance of your up team members by setting goals, motivating them, protecting them and if necessary, addressing them. - You spot, nurture and grow individual talents. ### Lead the way:
You are a living embodiment of In The Pocket's values. - You are a driver for change in your team and you play a big part in In The Pocket's business process improvement. ## Who you are
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a software development environment
Background in delivery with a strong interest in product development
Deep affinity with and passion for software development
Natural people skills and strong emotional intelligence
Agile Leadership & Scrum Mastery
Agile & People Coaching
Visionary Leadership & Inspiration
AI Fluency & Innovation Enablement
Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and active listening
Passionate about all things digital, including strategy
Highly organized and composed, even under pressure
Solution-oriented mindset; you focus on opportunities, not obstacles
Deep understanding of Agile practices and frameworks
Proven Scrum Master experience
You're fluent in Dutch and English, with excellent communication and presentation skills. - You are looking for a permanent position on our payroll. ## What we offer
Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to:
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