Director - Agile leadership

Would you like to play a vital role in leading agile transformation and building world-class lean-agile leadership competencies? Are you passionate about enabling learning and fostering an agile mindset across global teams?

Demant is a global leader in hearing aid manufacturing, dedicated to transforming the lives of people with hearing loss through cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to push the limits of innovation to become #1 in the industry. We want hearing-impaired people to experience the sounds of life. This is the foundation of everything we do and what keeps us focused on innovation and efficiency as we develop the world’s best hearing healthcare solutions.

Right now, we are looking for a Director – Agile Leadership who can significantly drive us further towards improved time-to-market, better flow and quality, higher engagement, and more produced value. You will lead our team of Release Train Engineers (RTEs) and SAFe Practice Consultants (SPCs) across our Agile Release Trains in Software Solutions (SWS).

SWS is responsible for building fitting software used in hearing clinics, mobile apps for our end-users, and cloud services that connect our systems together.

The team of RTEs and SPCs is located in Denmark and Poland and consists of capable and experienced specialists. Therefore, this role can be based at one of our sites in Smørum (Copenhagen), Szczecin or Warsaw.

What tasks are waiting for you?

• Champion SAFe values and principles: Be a lean-agile role model for RTEs, SPCs, and other agile roles across our organization.
• Inspire and motivate your team of RTEs and SPCs to achieve continuous improvements and foster experimentation and learning.
• Share best practices across SWS and create learning opportunities across Agile Release Trains (ARTs).
• Optimize flow, utilize systems thinking, and support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Create an attractive work environment that fosters collaboration and professional growth.
• Collaborate closely with the SWS Leadership Team (LT) on several strategic initiatives aimed at improving development processes, products, and employee engagement.
• Contribute to SWS strategic initiatives with your strategic thinking, product development experience, technical understanding, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

About SWS (Software Solutions):

SWS started its SAFe implementation in 2021 and completed it approximately one year later. Since then, we have continuously improved our SAFe practices with better understanding of agile product development, quality, automation, learning loops, and more.

SWS is part of Hearing Instrument Group (HIG), which also works within the SAFe framework. HIG consists of software development, hardware development, marketing, etc. Lean Portfolio Management is implemented across HIG. We have established a matrix organization where SAFe is fully accountable for deliverables, and the line organization is accountable for employees, including training, hiring, and other HR processes.

Apply today if you:

• have extensive experience in Agile transformations and in-depth SAFe knowledge;
• have a proven track record as a change leader with several large-scale transformations;
• possess strong leadership skills in product development;
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• are passionate about driving and sustaining organizational change.

You can look forward to:

Being part of an inspiring and high-impact team driving agile leadership and transformation across SWS. You will work with dedicated, highly motivated professionals contributing to the profitable growth, commercial success, and digital maturity of Demant’s world-leading hearing healthcare solutions.

We prioritize a good work-life balance and foster a working culture characterized by respect, openness, and kindness.

For further information about the role, please contact:

Arne Lynge Madsen, VP - Software Solutions: arym@demant.com;  +45 4149 9557

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:

Kateryna Babych, Senior Recruiter: ktyb@deant.com

How to apply:

Kindly submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than 22nd April 2025, as we will interview candidates on an ongoing basis. Please note that we only accept applications through our online recruitment system.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I):

At Demant, we value diversity, equity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.

Furthermore, we would like to inform you that the company has an internal reporting procedure, which is available at: demantcompliance - Make a report (codeofconduct.app)