Manager - Software Development

Are you passionate about leading agile software teams to deliver innovative solutions while coaching and empowering developers to reach their full potential? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Manager Software Development & SCRUM Master, you will be managing a software development team while serving as SCRUM Master, driving agile best practices and delivering high-quality software solutions that support Grundfos's mission of pioneering sustainable water technology.

You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Software Development R&D team, you'll create impact by Leading agile transformation and software delivery that directly powers Grundfos's next generation of intelligent pump solutions and digital services. Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Serve as SCRUM Master by facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement sessions
• Remove impediments and shield the team from distractions to ensure consistent delivery of sprint commitments
• Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable development priorities
• Coach team members and the broader organization on agile principles, driving maturity in SCRUM practices
• Ensure software quality through code review processes, testing strategies, and adherence to engineering standards

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on technical leader with a strong agile mindset, capable of balancing people management with SCRUM facilitation and passionate about building high-performing development teams. We would also imagine that you have:

• 15+ years of experience in embedded software development with at least 5 years in a people management role
• Proven experience as a SCRUM Master or agile coach in a professional embedded software development environment
• Strong technical background in modern software engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, cloud-based architectures, embedded or application software)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent agile certification

It is a plus if you also:

• Experience in R&D or product development within industrial, IoT, or manufacturing domains
• Familiarity with scaled agile frameworks such as SAFe or LeSS
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for automated build, test, and deployment pipelines

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos? Apply today!