SCRUM Master - Digital Interlocking (w/m/d)

Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from €70,000 gross per year

Flexible working hours

Up to 60% home office

Public transport subsidies

Training opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH is seeking a SCRUM MASTER for the Digital Interlocking domain. You will lead and coach Scrum teams, foster ownership and continuous improvement, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration among developers, testers, engineers and product owners in a hybrid Vienna setting.

The role requires several years in a Scrum Master position, strong communication, and a deep understanding of Scrum artifacts and practices. English and German skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a scrum master or similar role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust.
• Ability to analyze, think quickly and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement).
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Scrum teams in using Agile methodology and SCRUM practices.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure value for team and project.
• Foster ownership, trust, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate collaboration between developers, testers, system engineers, product owners and stakeholders.
• Identify obstacles affecting delivery and work with teams to resolve them.
• Support organizational, project, or process changes and establish long-term practices.

Skills

Scrum leadership

Agile methodology

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Scrum artifacts

Tools

Definition of done

Backlog refinement

Job description

Location: Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Job ID: R0151295

Date Posted: 2026-11-10

Company Name: Hitachi Rail Austria GmbH

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description: SCRUM MASTER - DIGITAL INTERLOCKING (F/M/D) With its multicultural team of diverse backgrounds, Hitachi Rail in Austria supports domestic and international rail operators with technologies and expertise in the field of signaling technology. The Hitachi team in Austria thus ensures the safe and efficient transportation of people and goods. The route control product development team focuses on middleware layer building blocks like run‑time execution environment, redundancy management, communication protocol stacks, boot/download procedures and diagnosis, which close the gap between operating system services and railway specific business logic. As part of the route control product development team, you are responsible for leading and coaching scrum teams to deliver new versions of the interlocking system product line.

YOUR CHALLENGE

• Lead and coach our Scrum teams in using Agile methodology and SCRUM practices
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies and ensure they provide value to the team and project.
• Foster a team culture built on ownership, trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between developers, testers, system engineers, product owners, and stakeholders.
• Identify obstacles affecting delivery and work with teams and stakeholders to resolve them.
• Support teams during organizational, project, or process changes and help establish practices that enable long‑term success.
• Contribute to building a motivating environment where people enjoy working together and taking ownership of results.

YOUR PROFILE

• Several years’ experience in a scrum master role or a similar role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and facilitate collaboration
• Ability to analyses and think quickly and to resolve conflicts
• Excellent knowledge of Scrum techniques and artifacts (such as definition of done, user stories, automated testing, backlog refinement)
• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Fluency in English and German is an advantage.
• Scrum certification (PSM, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent) is welcome but practical experience is equally valued.

WE OFFER

• The salary for this position starts at € 70.000 gross p.a. Actual compensation is based on experience and qualification.
• Very good accessibility by public transport (Vienna Handelskai) & subsidies for public transport
• Flexible working hours and, depending on the position, up to 60% home office
• Hitachi Rail gives you holidays on Christmas (24.12) and New Year's Eve (31.12)
• Discounts for employees (canteen, shops, corporate benefits, tickets, etc.)
• Various training opportunities - online, internal and external training courses
• A stable employer in a collegial and international environment

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.