Software Engineering - Scrum Master for OTA

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with 6–9 years of experience to lead Agile teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, coach teams on Agile best practices, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.

• Coach and mentor teams on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement.

• Remove impediments and proactively address risks impacting team delivery.

• Collaborate with Product Owners to manage and refine product backlogs.

• Track sprint progress, team velocity, burn-down metrics, and delivery commitments.

• Foster a collaborative environment that enables self-organizing and high-performing teams.

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and delivery expectations.

• Drive Agile adoption and process improvements across projects and teams.

• Facilitate dependency management across cross-functional teams.

• Support release planning, roadmap discussions, and program-level coordination.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 6–9 years of overall IT experience with at least 3+ years as a Scrum Master.

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.

• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies for multiple development teams.

• Proven ability to track Agile metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience working with Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar platforms.

• Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring abilities.

• Ability to identify risks, manage dependencies, and drive issue resolution.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PSM, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist certification.

• Experience in Automotive, Embedded Systems, Infotainment, or Connected Vehicle projects.

• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile-at-Scale implementations.

• Experience managing globally distributed teams.

• Knowledge of Lean Agile practices and Value Stream Management.

• Experience with release train coordination and program increment planning.

What Makes You Eligible

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 6–9 years of industry experience with a strong background in Agile project delivery.

• Proven experience leading Agile teams in complex, cross-functional environments.

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Passion for Agile transformation, team empowerment, and delivery excellence.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunities for professional growth and development

- Collaborative and dynamic work environment

- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools

- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant

- Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.