Agility Master (m/f/d)

ABOUT US

At BASF Digital Hub Madrid we develop innovative digital solutions for BASF, create new exciting customer experiences and business growth, and drive efficiencies in processes, helping to strengthen BASF´s position as the digital leader in the chemical industry. We believe the right path is through creativity, trial and error and great people working and learning together. Become part of our team and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Agility Master within our team, you foster the adaption of Agile Principles
• You will be responsible for implementing and using agile methods within our digital projects to ensure more efficient and transparent work processes
• Furthermore, you will actively identify the needs of project teams to find suitable ways to organize their work within the team and with stakeholders
• You identify best digital tools to enable agile working, consult on, and train to use these solutions
• You help organize project meetings and take part as a facilitator to make best use of tools for agile working within the discussions
• You will work within a broad community of researchers, scientists as well as developers. Therefore, you will be acting as an enabler in interdisciplinary project teams
• In your role, you keep an eye on potential blockers within the planned work and help removing them by working together with all stakeholders
• You keep yourself well-informed on the content of projects to be able to gather requirements and feedback
• Finally, you will also keep an overview of the latest developments in agile tools and communities especially within the company

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong background in consulting on and implementing solutions for agile working within interdisciplinary projects teams
• Practical experience with different agile working methods (e.g. SCRUM, Kanban)
• Administrating and operating ticketing systems, boards, and other digital tools for agile working (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitLab)
• Effective team player
• Experience as a trainer for applying methods and / or tools
• Creative and motivated working style with a strong focus on innovation and open mind set
• Highly organized, can independently plan complex work tasks
• Being able to communicate complex topics in non-technical language
• Excellent English language (verbal and written)
• German language skills are a strong plus in this role
• Familiarity with (data) science topics is a strong plus
• Experience in working in a scientific environment is beneficial for this role

BENEFITS

• Responsibility from day one in a challenging work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
• Adequate compensation according to your qualifications and experience • A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holidays per year
• Another 5 days (readjustments days) and 2 days (cultural days)
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

At BASF, the chemistry is right.

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

Contact

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to Elena Perez Tornos (elena.a.perez@basf.com)