Agile Coach & Team Leader

Place of work: Bratislava
Start date: Upon agreement
Basic wage component (gross) and other rewards: from €3,000.00 gross
Contract type: Fulltime

The Kistler Group is a Swiss high-tech company and the global market leader in dynamic measurement technology.

We develop and supply sensors, electronics and software backed up by a full range of services. In Bratislava we develop software for the next generation of IoT devices. Our software helps customers to manufacture higher quality products, to develop cleaner cars and to reduce congestions on the highways. Behind our success stand our passion for technology, our focus on innovation and a work environment that promotes teamwork. You can help us develop vehicles that people can trust and create measurement systems that save lives. Come shape a better future with us.

We are looking for an experienced Agile Coach & Team Leader to drive Agile transformation, enhance team collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
This dual-role position combines strategic Agile coaching with hands-on leadership of a team of Scrum Masters and RTEs, ensuring the successful adoption of Agile methodologies while maximizing team performance and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Agile Coach Responsibilities:
  • Act as a bridge between business and technical stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
  • Guide teams in the proper application of SAFe, Agile Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.
  • Foster transparency by making progress, obstacles, and achievements visible to all stakeholders.
  • Coach development teams in self-organization, cross-functionality, and Agile best practices.
  • Identify and eliminate impediments to Agile adoption and project progression.
  • Mediate interpersonal conflicts and facilitate smooth collaboration within development teams.
  • Support Product Owners with vision communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Champion Agile metrics and data-driven decision-making to measure and improve team performance.
  • Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to Laders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and team members.
  • Support teams in the effective use of Agile tools like Jira and Confluence to optimize project tracking.
  • Continuously assess Agile maturity levels and implement best practices to enhance team agility.
  • Lead and facilitate SAFe events and Agile ceremonies or jump in as temporary RTE/SM when required.

• Team Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Lead and coach a team of up to 10 members (SM, RTE), fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Ensure team productivity, motivation, and continuous professional growth.
  • Communicate organizational vision, goals, and strategic decisions clearly to the team.
  • Drive hiring initiatives, onboard new employees, and support their smooth integration into the team.
  • Promote collaboration, accountability, and a results-driven approach to software development.
  • Coordinate and oversee team activities to successfully drive projects to completion.

• Proven experience as an Agile Coach, Release Train Engineer, Scrum Master, or similar role in Agile transformations.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and hands-on experience coaching teams.
• Track record of implementing agile techniques in different work cultures and environments.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to navigate and resolve team conflicts while fostering a psychologically safe environment.
• Familiarity with Agile project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for Agile principles and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.