Agile Delivery Lead

We are looking for an Agile Delivery Lead who not only manages sprints but also acts as a coach for the team— including HR-related topics such as team dynamics, conflict resolution, and personnel development. Hands-on, pragmatic, results-oriented. You will be the central point of contact for a team of 3 BA/POs and a release manager and will ensure that all work streams run synchronously. You will join a strategically important initiative within the German financial IT landscape, operating in a highly regulated banking context. The setup is professional, structured, and quality-driven — with strong governance and demanding stakeholders. Your tasks • Management of agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) across multiple workstreams in the Sparkassen project environment. • HR coaching: team building, conflict management, individual development. • Coordination between the 3 BA/PO workstreams and release management. • Close cooperation with specialist departments, IT and financial IT. • Impediment removal and escalation management. • Ensuring quality and velocity within the team. • Support with compliance-related processes (SOC2, ISO 27001). Your profile • 4+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach or Delivery Lead. • Sparkasse / Finanz Informatik experience strongly preferred. • Proven experience in HR coaching or team leadership (not just Scrum ceremonies). • Experience in managing multiple parallel work streams. • Understanding of regulatory requirements (SOC2, ISO, BaFin/MaRisk if applicable). • Basic knowledge of AI and openness to AI-supported working methods. • Fluent German (C1+) — mandatory. • Certifications welcome (PSM, SAFe, coaching certificates). General conditions • Location: almost Remote – once a month would be a meeting in Frankfurt, Hanover or Münster (if possible) // Onboarding onsite in Germany (Frankfurt, Hanover or Münster). • Contract type: B2B / Contracting. • Duration: min. 31.12.2026. Sprint execution, HR coaching, team management, impediment removal. Client context: Savings bank (Sparkasse) expanding an existing team. IT landscape: Finanz Informatik (FI) ecosystem. Delivery model: Hands-on execution — no architects, pure delivery focus. Locations: Frankfurt, Hannover, or Münster - visits once per month Language: German mandatory Compliance scope: SOC2, ISO 27001.