Position Overview
Location: Rümlang
A Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) is a central team responsible for driving and sustaining Agile transformation across an organization. It promotes Lean and Agile best practices, standardizes ways of working, and helps teams deliver business value more effectively.
What you will do
Leadership & Agile Capability Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Elevate agile maturity and capabilities across the organization through leadership, coaching, and mentorship of Agile Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile Coaches, and Agile Champions.
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and teams, promoting Lean-Agile principles, patterns, and best practices.
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Enterprise Agile Transformation & SAFe Enablement
- Drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous evolution of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the enterprise.
- Ensure consistent adoption and operationalization of Lean-Agile processes globally while balancing business needs and organizational objectives.
Lead enterprise-wide Agile transformation initiatives that improve business agility, delivery effectiveness, and customer value.
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Release Train & Program Execution Oversight
- Oversee the execution and performance of Agile Release Trains (ARTs) on a global scale.
- Facilitate and coordinate key SAFe ceremonies and events, including PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt workshops, System Demos, and ART sync activities.
- Partner with stakeholders across business and technology functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful delivery outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement through formal training programs, workshops, and hands-on coaching.
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AI-Driven Process Automation & Operational Excellence
- Champion the systematic automation of Agile Release Train and portfolio data through the application of AI-enabled tools and technologies.
- Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency through intelligent automation.
Leverage emerging technologies and data-driven approaches to strengthen Agile ways of working and organizational effectiveness.
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Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Define, develop, and maintain Agile performance metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to measure organizational progress and outcomes.
- Lead Agile maturity assessments and continuous improvement initiatives across teams, ARTs, and portfolios.
Analyze trends, identify improvement opportunities, and implement actions that increase delivery predictability, quality, and business value.
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Portfolio Alignment & Strategic Execution
- Facilitate portfolio-level planning and governance discussions to ensure Agile initiatives directly support business strategy and organizational priorities.
- Partner with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Drive alignment across portfolios, value streams, and Agile Release Trains to maximize business impact and return on investment.
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Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership
- Build strong relationships with executive leaders, business stakeholders, and delivery organizations to promote Agile excellence.
- Serve as a key advocate for organizational change, helping teams navigate transformation and adopt new ways of working.
Foster collaboration across functions and regions to create a high-performing, continuously improving Agile enterprise.
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What we require
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- 7+ years of experience working in Agile environments, including leadership of large-scale Agile transformation initiatives.
- 5+ years of management experience, including leading a Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) or similar organizational functions.
- 3-5+ years of hands-on experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE) and/or Scrum Master within complex Agile organizations.
- Proven experience in driving Agile adoption, organizational change, and continuous improvement across multiple teams and business units.
- Strong background in project and program management, preferably within software, hardware, firmware, and/or mechanical engineering product development environments.
- Deep knowledge of Lean-Agile principles, frameworks, and practices, with the ability to coach leaders, teams, and stakeholders at all levels.
- Relevant Agile certifications are highly desirable, including SPC, LPM, RTE, CSM, CST, ICP-ACC, and/or PMI-ACP.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Excellent communication skills in English as the primary working language, coupled with business-fluent German proficiency.
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Preferred Certifications
- Scaled Agile Program Consultant (SPC)
- Lean Portfolio Manager (LPM)
- Certified Release Train Engineer (RTE)
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Certified Scrum Trainer (CST)
ICAgile Certified Agile Coach (ICP-ACC) and/or PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
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What we offer
- Best opportunities in a globally operating company with a family business culture
- A unique opportunity to shape and drive Agile excellence across a global organization, influencing strategic initiatives and business outcomes.
- A highly visible leadership role with the ability to lead large-scale Agile transformations and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance and individual productivity.
- A competitive compensation package, including attractive benefits and performance-based incentives.
The opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping shape the future of Agile delivery, organizational effectiveness, and business transformation.
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Who we are
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
