Agile Master / Scrum Master - Vehicle Diagnostics

Robert Bosch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of the automotive software revolution! As an Agile Master, you will empower teams to excel in agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. This innovative firm values collaboration and offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive both in the office and remotely. With a commitment to professional growth and a strong support network, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of vehicle diagnostics while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about agile practices and team development, this role is your chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Company-Matched Pension Contributions

Group Income Protection

Life Insurance (7x Annual Salary)

Employee Assistance Program

Additional Perks and Benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, engineering, or project management required.
• Strong knowledge of agile methods and team dynamics essential.

Responsibilities

• Coach agile teams and ensure adherence to agile processes.
• Facilitate Scrum meetings and coordinate with leadership.
• Eliminate impediments and foster high-performing team dynamics.

Skills

Agile Methodologies

Scrum

Kanban

SAFe

Team Building

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Facilitation Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Project Management

Job description

Agile Master / Scrum Master - Vehicle Diagnostics

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: ETAS Ltd.

Tomorrow’s cars will be defined by software, and at ETAS, we are at the forefront of this evolution towards the software-defined vehicle. Our solutions today will enable millions of cars to approach the vision of Autonomous Driving.

We are industry experts with decades of experience in software architecture, embedded development, agile methodologies, and test-driven development. In collaboration with our parent company Robert Bosch, we share values of a better world and our mission - Invented for Life.

Role Overview

Agile Masters (previously Scrum Masters) serve as servant leaders and coaches for agile teams. They educate teams on agile methods and SAFe, ensure adherence to agile processes, remove impediments, and foster an environment of high performance, continuous flow, and relentless improvement.

Main Tasks

1. Serve as a servant leader and coach for the agile team, with decision authority over organizational setup, including resource planning in collaboration with PO and PFE.
2. Ensure compliance with agile and development processes, educating the team on agile methods and SAFe, responsible for processes like Scrum, Kanban, inspect & adapt, and effort estimation; monitor quality measures.
3. Eliminate impediments, reinforce team rules, and protect the team from uncontrolled work expansion.
4. Foster high-performing team dynamics and continuous improvement, ensuring team velocity improvement, building a high-performance team, and supporting PFE/RTE for efficiency.
5. Facilitate team and Scrum meetings, such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and reviews.
6. Coordinate with Product Field and Release Train leadership, and other Agile Masters for estimations, dependencies, and synchronization.
7. Assist in preparing for PF/ART activities, including PI planning and system demos.
8. Coordinate release and delivery activities at least twice a year.
9. Manage budget tracking and ordering activities for the team.

Minimum Requirements

• Academic degree in computer science, engineering, IT, project management, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of agile and lean working methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, OKR) and mindset (servant/lateral leadership).
• Basic technical understanding or eagerness to learn.
• Strong team-building, coaching, and development skills.
• Excellent understanding of group dynamics.
• Exceptional moderation and facilitation skills.
• Good process understanding with result orientation.
• Strong communication and visualization skills.
• Experience in stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement mindset and pioneering spirit.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, demonstrating empathy, active listening, and providing feedback.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model (2-3 days in Manchester office).
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Company-matched pension contributions up to 8%.
• Group income protection.
• Life insurance (7x annual salary).
• Employee assistance program.
• Additional perks and benefits.

Your Career with Bosch

Bosch offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive network. We facilitate access to training pathways for ongoing development and are committed to lifelong learning in a nurturing environment.

Depending on project needs, travel within the UK and internationally may be required for customer and technical meetings.