Senior Scrum Master/Team Coach for embedded SW teams

Are you an experienced Scrum Master/Team Coach with an enthusiasm for leading and empowering motivated teams? Are you interested in working with hearing instrument development? And are you comfortable working with specialized teams that go deep in embedded SW?
 
If your answer is “Yes” you should come and join our world class teams that enable the rest of the organization to improve quality of life for Hearing Impaired persons using innovative technology. 
 
Make a real difference

We are looking for an experienced Scrum Master/Team Coach to join two of our SAFe scrum teams. You will work with teams of experts to develop the basis for solutions that make a real difference in the lives of hearing-impaired people. 
 
The Role

You will be SAFe Scrum Master/Team Coach for two well-established Scrum Team which are part of an Agile Release Train responsible for delivering the embedded SW Platform forming the basis for all hearing instrument features, including our world class audiology. The teams, which consist of 5-8 developers with specialized embedded SW development competences, are also deeply involved in the development of future IC and hardware platforms.
 
Your main Responsibilities

As Scrum Master/Team Coach your responsibility will be to create an environment for high performing team dynamics, continuous flow and relentless improvement. Joining us you can look forward to the following primary tasks: 

•    Continuously develop the teams towards ever higher levels of independence, self-management, quality ownership, and delivery performance
•    Engage in continuous improvement of the agile release train
•    Ensure cross team alignment. Work together with the other scrum masters in the ART, including through Scrum of Scrums, to ensure cross team alignment by identifying dependencies and supporting ART deliveries
•    Coach the team in balancing delivery pressure with keeping focus on developing solutions of high quality to comply with medical device standards. 

Could we be a match?

We are looking for a person who embodies the characteristics of a servant leader, who can coach, guide and facilitate a team of highly skilled experts to enable them to reach their potential and deliver world class solutions.

You should be excited about SAFe and Lean Agile leadership, creating a healthy and productive work culture and be capable of promoting relentless improvement in a team.
To succeed it is essential that you have substantial experience with SAFe, Agile or other project management methods.
Documented scrum master experience is a must and if you are already a Certified SAFe Scrum Master this is an advantage.

You must also be fluent in English.
On the personal side you are a good communicator, are open and approachable while remaining true to your values.

Some of what we can offer in the role

•    You will be working in our embedded SW Platform area, with highly competent colleagues committed to developing the foundation for our world class hearing instruments
•    We are deeply focused on new technology and offer you exciting professional insights
•    As Scrum Master/Team Coach, you will have a great influence on the scrum teams’ culture, way of working and deliveries
•    You will join an energetic leadership team of Product Owners and Scrum Masters spanning two ARTs. We are motivated and committed to our quality solutions while also contributing to a fun and inspiring workplace

We dare to make a difference

You will be part of a dynamic environment built on trust and openness, where you will find a strong will to win. We are a growing international company, where everyone strives to ensure that customers find our products the most attractive on the market. You will become part of a work environment where flexible working conditions, knowledge-sharing and professional respect make it both challenging and meaningful to go to work.

Don´t hesitate to reach out 

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the Director of Connectivity and Embedded Software Agile Leadership team Bjarne Kielsholm-Ribalaygua on bjki@demant.com.  

Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, as we are screening applications on a continuous basis. We will remove the job posting as soon as the right person has been found. We only accept applications via our online recruitment system.

We look forward to hearing from you

At Demant we value diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.