SCRUM Master

We are looking for a SCRUM Master/Agile Coach (all gender) to support our SCRUM Teams that architect, develop and support complex projects and applications for our seed business.

In the domain of laboratory software as well as management of our trial fields and breeding stations we have several SCRUM teams that develop a wide range of highly specialized applications to support our colleagues in their daily operational work. If you have hands-on experience with SCRUM Teams and like to help improve team-to-team as well as stakeholder collaboration, we are offering an exciting fulltime and unlimited job opportunity.

The job is based at our KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA Headquarter in Einbeck, Germany and offers remote work options within Germany.

SCRUM Master/Agile Coach responsibilities:

The job involves managing conflicts, delegating tasks, collecting feedback, and supporting the development team and product owners.

• Team-building and communication skills: The job demands promoting team harmony, team spirit, and effective communication with various personality types and stakeholders as well as the ability to bridge across competency/cross functional teams
• Organization and prioritization skills: The job entails organizing and prioritizing important tasks, supporting the product owners with backlog management and alignment, and performing status reporting and documentation.
• Agile mindset and ambassadorship: The job expects challenging the status quo and coaching the teams to higher agile maturity levels.
• IT project understanding and flexibility: The job requires understanding the IT projects and the working methods of the development teams and being able to switch between different project contexts.

Your Profile:

• Experience in the coordination and support of IT teams
• Strong communication skills in German & English language and experience in dealing with various characters
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize, and work independently
• High level of social competence, team ability, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in participating in IT projects and understanding of technical processes
• Motivation, commitment, and the ability to create a positive work atmosphere
• Nice to have: Knowledge of Azure DevOps

We offer:

• The possibility of remote work within Germany to support a work-life balance
• Option for on-site work in our modern, new offices in Einbeck, if desired
• An open corporate culture where every individual is encouraged to contribute ideas and suggestions
• Insights into different subject areas within our research and development department, offering diversity and learning opportunities
• Direct practical relevance to work through our on-site research fields, effectively combining theory and practice
• Short decision-making paths and promotion of direct contact with our end-users, enabling fast and effective solutions

These offers are designed to create a stimulating, flexible, and inclusive work environment in which you can grow and develop.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your application Please send your documents stating your salary expectations and the earliest possible starting date.

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