THE IT ORGANISATION
A globally focused shipping and terminal organisation, Hapag-Lloyd is continuing to drive an ambitious and complex change and transformational program to modernize the applications enabling the digital journey of its customers. Hapag-Lloyd’s strategy depends on a successful digital transformation.As such, the business is building competitive advantage through technology and digitising interaction with customers and its core operational processes. Against this backdrop, the Global One IT has a mandate from the executive board to lead the technology transformation of Hapag-Lloyd.This role is based in Chennai which has just recently been established as one of 3 global IT hubs for Hapag-Lloyd and will be the global IT development hub.At
Hapag-Lloyd
, we’re not just doing Agile—we’re building a
Lean and Agile , high-performing IT organization
that delivers real value, fast. We’ve got the basics in place. Now we’re scaling what works—and cutting what doesn’t. That’s where you come in.We’re looking for a
Lean-Agile Coach
who can
roll up their sleeves
and work
hands-on with IT and product teams
, while also coaching leaders to think differently. If you're passionate about
flow, focus, and continuous improvement
, and know how to apply
LEAN thinking in Agile software delivery
, this is your stage.
What You'll Do (For Real)
- Be in the trenches with product teams, helping them improve how they deliver—not just what they deliver
- Use tools like Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem solving, Kaizen, and Flow Metrics to help teams and clusters spot bottlenecks and fix them
- Coach People and Product Leaders on working smarter
- Teach teams to track and act on meaningful metrics—think Cycle Time, Throughput, Flow Efficiency—not just burn-downs
- Drive continuous improvement from the ground up, and help leaders clear the way
You Might Be a Fit If…
- You’ve spent 8+ years in real Agile software delivery, not just facilitating events
- You have serious LEAN transformation experience, especially in IT, software, or digital
- You’re great with LEAN thinking and tools (Value Streams, A3s, root cause, WIP limits) and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
- You know how to make teams faster, more focused, and more autonomous
- You love coaching—but you’re just as happy working shoulder-to-shoulder with delivery teams
- You’re comfortable navigating a global, cross-cultural environment, and your English is strong
- A background in engineering, product, or IT delivery? Even better
Why This Role?
- Global exposure—work with teams across Chennai, Hamburg, and Gdansk
- Real transformation—not just Agile compliance
- Hybrid work, flexible mindset, and a culture that values impact over fluff
Ready start driving real change? Join us.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline
- English language – expert proficiency (additional languages are beneficial)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Self & Family Health Insurance
- Term & Life Insurance
- OPD Benefits
- Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI)
- Learning & Development through HL Academy
- Flexible Work from Home
- Leave Travel Allowance
- Variable performance bonus
- Recreation facilities
- Privilege, Casual and Sick leaves