Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- Scrum
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will design Kanban systems, optimize workflows, conduct training sessions, and coach teams on agile methodologies while collaborating closely with stakeholders.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Design, implementation, and continuous optimization of Kanban systems at team and portfolio level.
- Definition and management of WIP limits (Work in Progress) as well as Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Setup and maintenance of Kanban boards (physical & digital, e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Miro).
- Coaching teams and leaders in Kanban methods and agile principles.
- Planning and conducting workshops, retrospectives, and Kaizen events.
- Building internal expertise through training and train-the-trainer programs.
- Analysis of flow metrics (Cycle Time, Lead Time, Throughput, CFD) for data-driven decision making.
- Identification of bottlenecks and waste in the workflow as well as derivation of concrete measures.
- Reporting and escalation of risks and blockers to relevant stakeholders.
- Active involvement in the company-wide Agile transformation.
- Collaboration with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and the Agile Center of Excellence.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen) at all levels.
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Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- Certification preferred: Kanban Management Professional (KMP), Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP), PSK I (Scrum.org), or equivalent.
- Solid understanding of flow theory, lean principles, and systemic thinking.
- Proficient in using Kanban tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Miro, Trello, etc.).
- Strong moderation and coaching skills – you can engage and inspire people.
- Analytical thinking combined with a pragmatic implementation focus.
- Strong communication skills in German and English (at least C1).
- High level of initiative, organizational talent, and tolerance for ambiguity.
- Empathy and tact in dealing with resistance during change processes.
Experience
- At least 4 years of experience in applying and implementing Kanban in complex organizations.
- Experience with agile scaling frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, Spotify model) is an advantage.
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What we offer
- Shape the future by shifting traffic from the road to rail.
- Work on cutting-edge marketplace and software solutions that influence the entire logistics industry.
- Become part of a dynamic, international team where senior management brings extensive experience from the corporate and startup worlds.
- Enjoy a high degree of creative freedom and decision-making authority, supported by an attractive overall package that includes the following benefits: Flexible home office: work in our modern offices or fully remote, subsidized Germany ticket or Givve card, bicycle leasing programs through leasing centers or BusinessBike, training budget for your professional development, high-quality IT equipment of your choice (including a MacBook or Windows laptop), two great team events per year.
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Rail-Flow GmbH
Rail-Flow GmbH, based in Frankfurt am Main, is an advanced Freight-Tech company that provides digital solutions for rail freight transport. Through a neutral platform, the company enhances efficiency in logistics and supports the shift of transport from road to rail. Over 350 partners are already using Rail-Flow's Software-as-a-Service solutions.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Logistics, Transportation
Scrum / Kanban Master
- Location
- Berlin
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
