Lean & Agile Engineer

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Roles & Responsibilities

The Lean Agile Coach / Engineer will support scaled agile transformation across indirect R&D functions [TRATON] by coaching teams, facilitating Lean-Agile practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong organizational skills, Agile expertise, and the ability to work in a matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and coach teams in Lean-Agile principles, enabling independent application of methods.

• Facilitate Lean-Agile practices across cross-functional R&D teams.

• Act as a subject matter expert in Lean principles and tailor methods to departmental needs.

• Coach Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Triads, and leadership on SAFe implementation and maturity.

• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including Kaizen events and waste elimination using Lean tools.

• Support Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, retrospectives, and syncs to ensure SAFe alignment.

• Develop and maintain Agile metrics dashboards and knowledge repositories using Jira and Confluence.

• Conduct workshops and promote a culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning.

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience in Agile Framework implementation and Lean process deployment.

• Practical application of Lean principles, Agile frameworks, and change management.

• SAFe / Agile certifications are a strong advantage.

• Proficiency in tools: Jira, Confluence, Mural / Whiteboard, MS Office.

Additional Skills & Competencies:

Organizational Skills:

• Strategic planning and prioritization.

• Stakeholder management across matrix teams.

• Documentation and knowledge management.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent facilitation and communication.

• Empathy and adaptability in coaching diverse teams.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.