- with Technical background for Algorithm Development Teams

Are you an experienced Scrum Master/Team Coach with an enthusiasm for leading change and empowering motivated teams? Do you have a background in technical product development and are you interested in learning more about hearing instrument development? Are you comfortable working in a multidisciplinary, international environment?

If your answer is “Yes” you should come and join our world class team with focus on improving quality of life for Hearing Impaired persons using innovative technology. 

Make a real difference

We are looking for a Scrum Master/Team Coach in our Audiological Solutions department. You will work with teams of experts to develop solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our end users (hearing impaired people) and our customers (hearing care professionals).

The Role

You will be SAFe Scrum Master/Team Coach for two Scrum Teams who are part of an Agile Release Train (ART) in the SAFe framework and are responsible for delivering some of the core audiological features for our hearing instrument devices. The teams are responsible for the algorithms and software which determine the sound quality of the hearing instruments. The team also have a holistic focus on how these algorithms are integrated to and impact the entire Hearing Instrument System. The teams consist of 8 to 10 developers with various areas of expertise including DSP developers, eSW developers, clinical audiologists and test developers.

Your main Responsibilities

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

• Coach the teams in self-management
• Develop a level of understanding for the features and development phase which the teams are currently in and work with the team and ART to optimize development flow and efficiency
• Support the team by removing impediments…within the team but also between other teams and ARTs
• 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
• We are a medical device company and therefore it´s also important that you can enable the team to keep focus on documenting and developing solutions of high quality to comply with standards of regulated bodies. 

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. #LI-CC1 #LI-HYBRID

You should have a technical background and an interest in learning more about the development process and the areas of expertise in the teams. You will be working with some of the top experts in the industry. You should be enthusiastic about Lean Agile leadership, creating a healthy and productive work culture and be capable of balancing promoting improvement in a team with keeping focus on critical deliveries.

You must have at least 1 year experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

You must also be fluent in English.

On the personal side you are a good communicator, are open and approachable while being curious about people and technical product development processes.

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 Caroline Vaughan, Director, Audiological Solutions at carv@demant.com

Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, as we are screening applications on a continuous basis. Deadline for the application is 13. January 2025. 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.