Agile Coach

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world's most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are seeking a Agile Coach who will act as a scrum master, change agent, and teacher - helping not only teams but also the wider organization to make incremental changes with the goal of improving the overall product development capabilities in Wärtsilä's Digital Product Development organization.

We are currently in our third year of a thoughtful adoption of the LeSS framework in which we strive to simplify organizational complexity while implementing our own unique people-centric ways of working.

Although this position follows a hybrid work model and remote work is supported, employees are expected to work onsite at the office 2-3 days per week.

About the Role

As a Agile Coach, you will coach individuals, teams and managers to expand their capabilities and facilitate the ability to challenge the status quo. Together with other Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters, you will work alongside our Area Product Owner who sets the product vision and priority. You will also work with broader organization like People Managers and various stakeholders to remove systemic impediments, implement LeSS principles and foster modern product development practices.

You will also play a crucial role in

• Exposing and addressing organizational impediments that hinder adaptability
• Creating an environment where teams are empowered, they maintain whole product focus, and are continuously learning
• Fostering and supporting technical communities to create a shared vision of practices
• Working with product development staff to facilitate technical excellence and maximize simplicity
• Collaborating closely with other Scrum Masters to ensure coherence in ways of working, coaching and organizational development
• Support people managers and stakeholders during their evolution in a LeSS organization

Your core responsibilities

• Coach multiple teams in self-management, transparency and systems thinking
• Teach and demonstrate how to apply LeSS principles in daily work activities
• Foster improvement of technical practices through cultivation of a continuous learning culture
• Help teams and other stakeholders learn how to identify and resolve organizational dysfunctions that prevent progress towards product organization goals
• Actively work with managers, leaders and developers to support the LeSS adoption and evolve organizational structures
• Facilitate Scrum events only when needed with the goal of having teams and other stakeholders learn how to effectively execute and facilitate independently

What we're looking for

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a multi-team or large product development environment
• Strong background in coaching teams to reduce technical debt while achieving high value delivery
• Deep understanding of the Scrum Guide and the LeSS Principles
• Ability and interest in challenging the status quo, facilitate change, and foster systemic improvement
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Relevant Scrum Master education and certifications (e.g. PSM II/III, LeSS Practitioner or Coach certification)
• Ability to work co-located in Helsinki minimum 2-3 days a week
• Hands-on experience in teaching software development practices (e.g. pair programming, test driven development, refactoring) is a strong plus
• Proficiency in English, Finnish is a plus

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more.

We don't always get it right the first time, a mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empower you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Contact & next steps

Please submit your application through our career portal. We start interviewing suitable candidates already during the process so send your application before the application deadline. We will keep you updated on the process throughout. Applications submitted via email will not be considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. We hope to hear soon from you.

Would you have any questions related to this position, please reach out our People Manager Jenni Karkinen [email protected].