NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.
Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
We are dedicated to project work for our customers and also pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from various German industries trust us, demonstrating our engineers' outstanding expertise and commitment.
Position : Team Coach and SCRUM Consultant
Location : Nuremberg-Munich, Germany
Type : Full-time / 80% Remote
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as central contact and lead consultant for agile implementation
- Coach Scrum teams, Product Owners, and other stakeholders
- Enable team maturity through retrospectives, workshops, and hands-on support
- Enhance collaboration across multiple teams (scaling)
- Implement and refine Kanban and Scrum frameworks
- Remove organizational and technical impediments
- Promote continuous improvement using metrics (WIP, lead time, cumulative flow, etc.)
- Support change initiatives based on agile principles
Work Location
- ~80% Remote
- ~20% On-site in Nuremberg (occasionally in Munich )
- Travel costs reimbursed only if required to locations outside Nuremberg/Munich
Required Qualifications
1. Certifications (Must-Have / A-Criteria)
The candidate must possess both:
- Advanced Scrum Certification , e.g., Professional Scrum Master III (scrum.org), CSP-SM (Scrum Alliance), ICE-AC (ICAgile)
- Advanced Kanban Certification , e.g., Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP), Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT), Accredited Kanban Consultant (AKC)
Lower-level or alternative certifications (e.g., PSM II, TKP) are not accepted , even with practical experience.
2. Experience
- Minimum of 200 person-days (PT) in Agile Coaching with comparable responsibilities (team coaching, scaling, Scrum support)
- Experience in at least two reference projects demonstrating this effort
- Experience in large-scale environments with >10 development teams is preferred
- Familiarity with public-sector IT environments or similar complexity (e.g., BMFTR) is advantageous
3. Compliance Knowledge (Informational)
- ISO 37301 compliance certification preferred
- Alternatively: ISO 9001 + internal compliance guidelines + published sustainability report (not mandatory)
4. Language Skills : Proficiency in German at B2-C2 level is required
Team Composition
- The role may be shared by up to two part-time professionals
- Each individual must meet all qualification requirements independently (certifications and experience)
Availability Requirements
- On-demand availability (service-on-call model)
- Timing for tasks will be jointly defined with the client
- No immediate response obligation upon notification
- Delivery based on functional needs
Project Timeline
- Certification programs must be started before offer submission
- Certificates must be submitted within 2 weeks after contract award
Legal/Contractual Notes
- Indefinite non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
- Freelance subcontractors permitted under certain conditions:
- No employment relationship with the client
- Coordination remains at organizational level
- Liability limited to one's sphere of influence; no guarantees required
Evaluation Criteria Summary
Area
Weight / Relevance
Mandatory: Advanced Scrum Certificate, Advanced Kanban Certificate, 200 PT project experience
Informational: Use of agile metrics & methods, compliance track record
What we offer:
- A cosmopolitan, internationally diverse team
- Support to improve German language skills
- A dedicated contact person within the company
- Opportunities for professional growth and project diversity after 1-2 years
- Regular team events to foster collaboration
- Competitive compensation package
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