Agile Team Coach

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

We are always on the lookout for a talent with a growth mindset – are you the one?  
 
We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Agile Team Coach, to join our Agile Office – team in the Energy Power Plants Technology organization, to foster collaboration and facilitate the agile way of working within development teams. You are a key player in transforming the ways of working on a team level. You will be part of a nimble Agile Office within Engine Power Plants Technology. Preferred locations for this position are Vaasa or Helsinki but also other Wärtsilä locations within the European time zone are negotiable.
 

In this role, you are in daily interaction and collaboration with Product Owners and R&D experts, on a common purposeful journey ensuring our technology solutions meet current business needs and future strategic development goals. 
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate various agile events, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives on a team level
• Foster collaboration, communication and constructive dialogue within the team and with a wide range of stakeholders
• Support the product owner in the planning process including product backlog refinement and capacity planning
• Coach and mentor the team on agile values, principles and practices
• Identify and remove impediments or obstacles that hinder the team's progress
• Collaborate with other agile team coaches and drive the agile transformation together with the team
• Proactively network in the Wärtsilä agile community and benchmark best practices externally
• Drive Wärtsilä Purpose and demonstrate Wärtsilä values

Qualifications:

• B. Sc or M. Sc in a relevant field
• Experience in the Agile Team Coach or Scrum Master role
• Strong understanding of Lean-Agile principles, practices and tools
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in English, both face-to-face and remotely
• Curiosity and courage to step up and drive the change in a hybrid Technology environment
• Positive mindset, and ability to foster team culture, empathy and patience
• Service Design / Design Thinking understanding & ability to facilitate complex workshops
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Basic understanding of Energy business and Engine Power Plants

If you are passionate about coaching and mentoring teams and transforming Engine Power Plants' ways of working towards more agile, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Contact & next steps:

Please submit your application before the application deadline 22 November 2024 through our Careers portal. Only applications through Careers portal are considered. After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email.

Contact person to give further information:

Päivi Korpi-Halkola

General Manager, Agile Office

+358407332861

Last application date: 22/11/2024 

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. 

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country's legislation is followed.

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.