Senior Agile Coach

Siemens EDA is a global technology leader in Electronic Design Automation software. Their software tools enable companies worldwide to develop innovative electronic products faster and more cost-effectively. Siemens employs over 377,000 people in more than 200 countries.

• Solid experience as an Agile Coach or senior Scrum Master in software development.
• Background as a Software Engineer or similar role.
• Proven track record driving large-scale (30+ Scrum Teams) organizational initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, XP) and scaling approaches (SAFe, Nexus, LeSS).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and engineering culture.
• Very good analytical skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to analyze high-level processes and delivery data for improvements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and work with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and drive change.

Beneficial Skills:

• Knowledge of DevOps principles and engineering practices (CI/CD, trunk-based development, automation).
• Experience with EBM, flow metrics dashboards, and Agile performance reporting.
• Workshop design skills (Discovery, Design Thinking, Impact Mapping, Value Stream Mapping).
• Certifications such as PSM, PSPO II/III, CEC, PAL-E, ICP-ACC, ICAgile, SAFe PC (SPC).

Strategic Agile Leadership:

• Partner with leadership to define and implement agile strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Assess agile maturity, identify gaps, and develop tailored coaching plans.
• Drive large-scale cross-organizational changes and stakeholder alignment from Scrum teams to executive leadership.

Process Optimization & Implementation:

• Identify and remove organizational impediments hindering agile adoption and flow.
• Promote engineering excellence practices such as TDD, BDD, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Promote data-driven decision-making using metrics like throughput, flow efficiency, and defect trends.

Coaching & Mentoring:

• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and communities of practice on Agile frameworks and product discovery.
• Support transformation initiatives and coach stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Resolve complex impediments directly with Scrum teams and managers.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build relationships with senior leaders and communicate agile transformation progress.
• Facilitate strategic planning and align multiple teams towards common objectives.
• Act as a change agent influencing mindsets and behaviors across the organization.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across the Software Development Life Cycle.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in agile.
• Continuously refine coaching techniques and materials based on feedback.

All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Siemens is dedicated to equality and welcomes applications reflecting community diversity.