Agile Coach/People Manager
We are looking for an Agile Coach with experience in people management to support, manage, and guide our development teams in agile best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in our medical unit to ensure smooth delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with business goals.
What you will do
- Perform people management activities (assist team members with goal setting and personal development; organize regular follow-ups and performance reviews; share feedback and manage conflicts)
- Work with two scrum teams (one team of up to 10 people)
- Lead teams’ daily activities within the Scrum framework
- Manage team metrics (e.g., lead time, cycle time, throughput)
- Promote a culture of learning and adaptation by facilitating retrospectives and supporting teams in identifying and implementing process improvements
- Prepare and maintain all needed documentation, including SOPs (procedures, work instructions, etc.) for the processes
- Support a transparent process of PBR
- Drive the establishment of the learning organization through leading, training, and coaching
- Collaborate with other Agile coaches within the community of practice
Your profile
- Proven people management experience
- Proven experience (5+ years) as an Agile Coach/Scrum Master, or in a similar role in Agile environments
- Experience working in distributed environments
- Software background in any role within the development team
- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially Kanban and Scrum, and practical experience applying them in various teams and organizational contexts
- Strong facilitation and mentoring skills, with the ability to adapt coaching style to different maturity levels and team dynamics
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across different roles and levels of the organization
- Demonstrate a creative approach to problem-solving, with a strong customer focus and a commitment to delivering results
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Will be a plus
- Valid Agile certifications
- Familiarity with Agile at scale (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, or other frameworks)
- Leading or participating in Agile/Scaled Agile transformation processes
- Understanding of ITIL principles, SOX compliance
- Working and coaching distributed teams
What we offer
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Healthy life-work balance
When creating a better and healthier world, a good place to start is with yourself. That's why we encourage our employees to prioritize their overall well-being, fostering physical fitness, mental resilience, and social connections through a range of workshops, sports activities, and other events and initiatives that contribute to a balanced and fulfilling work-life harmony.
Hybrid working & flexibility
At Materialise, we value the power of in-person connections and the advantages of remote work, allowing our employees the flexibility to enjoy the best of both worlds. You can work remotely up to 60% of the time and work flexible hours, depending on your particular role.
Personal growth and career advancement
At Materialise, we’re committed to nurturing the professional development of our employees. We invest in our passionate people and empower them to explore and grow by offering diverse career paths that capitalize on their talents. Plus, we offer courses, external coaching programs, and in-house mentoring so that our employees can fulfill their potential.
Team building
We cultivate a positive work culture so our employees have an enjoyable professional environment. Collaboration is key, so we organize activities that unite our employees, such as after-work events and team lunches. We want all our staff to feel connected in an environment that promotes strong bonds based on trust, respect, empathy, and friendship.
Innovation is key
Innovation is not just a buzzword at Materialise; it's at the core of what we do. As pioneers in our industry, we create cutting-edge solutions, fostering an environment that supports and rewards ingenuity and leadership. We’re dedicated to shaping the future of 3D printing, recognizing and celebrating the creative spirit within all our global innovators.
Location and type of contract
- Barcelona, Spain
- Software engineering and research
- Full-time
- Hybrid
- Mid-senior level
- CV in English
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Working at Materialise
Materialise is a dynamic, international high-tech company, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Belgium, with over 2,300 employees worldwide. Materialise’s mission is to innovate for a better and healthier world through its software and hardware infrastructure and in-depth knowledge of additive manufacturing (also known as 3D printing). Our customers are in diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, research, and academia.
As a growing company, Materialise is always looking for enthusiastic professionals who want to work in an environment full of revolutionary technology and surrounded by people passionate about their work.