NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.
Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
We are dedicated to project work for our customers and also pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from various German industries trust us, demonstrating our engineers' outstanding expertise and commitment.
Position: Team Coach and SCRUM Consultant
Location: Nuremberg-Munich, Germany
Type: Full-time / 80% Remote
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as central contact and lead consultant for agile implementation
* Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, and other stakeholders
* Enable team maturity through retrospectives, workshops, and hands-on support
* Enhance collaboration across multiple teams (scaling)
* Implement and refine Kanban and Scrum frameworks
* Remove organizational and technical impediments
* Promote continuous improvement using metrics (WIP, lead time, cumulative flow, etc.)
* Support change initiatives based on agile principles
Work Location
* ~80% Remote
* ~20% On-site in Nuremberg (occasionally in Munich)
* Travel costs reimbursed only if required to locations outside Nuremberg/Munich
Required Qualifications
1. Certifications (Must-Have / A-Criteria)
The candidate must possess both:
* Advanced Scrum Certification, e.g., Professional Scrum Master III (scrum.org), CSP-SM (Scrum Alliance), ICE-AC (ICAgile)
* Advanced Kanban Certification, e.g., Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP), Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC)
Lower-level or alternative certifications (e.g., PSM II, TKP) are not accepted, even with practical experience.
2. Experience
* Minimum of 200 person-days (PT) in Agile Coaching with comparable responsibilities (team coaching, scaling, Scrum support)
* Experience in at least two reference projects demonstrating this effort
* Experience in large-scale environments with >10 development teams is preferred
* Familiarity with public-sector IT environments or similar complexity (e.g., BMFTR) is advantageous
3. Compliance Knowledge (Informational)
* ISO 37301 compliance certification preferred
* Alternatively: ISO 9001 + internal compliance guidelines + published sustainability report (not mandatory)
4. Language Skills: Proficiency in German at B2-C2 level is required
Team Composition
* The role may be shared by up to two part-time professionals
* Each individual must meet all qualification requirements independently (certifications and experience)
Availability Requirements
* On-demand availability (service-on-call model)
* Timing for tasks will be jointly defined with the client
* No immediate response obligation upon notification
* Delivery based on functional needs
Project Timeline
* Certification programs must be started before offer submission
* Certificates must be submitted within 2 weeks after contract award
Legal/Contractual Notes
* Indefinite non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
* Freelance subcontractors permitted under certain conditions:
o No employment relationship with the client
o Coordination remains at organizational level
* Liability limited to one's sphere of influence; no guarantees required
Evaluation Criteria Summary
Area
Weight / Relevance
Mandatory: Advanced Scrum Certificate, Advanced Kanban Certificate, 200 PT project experience
Informational: Use of agile metrics & methods, compliance track record
What we offer:
* A cosmopolitan, internationally diverse team
* Support to improve German language skills
* A dedicated contact person within the company
* Opportunities for professional growth and project diversity after 1-2 years
* Regular team events to foster collaboration
* Competitive compensation package
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