Benedikt (Johannes) Irsch

Senior Agile Coach

Benedikt Irsch
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Senior Agile Coach

Digital GmbH

  • Guide multiple high-performing teams within a dynamic, skilled, and motivated environment
  • Collaborate with other coaches on the ART (Agile Release Train) level, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Work closely with product management, Release Train Engineers (RTE), and architects to ensure robust alignment with strategic objectives
  • Identify flows through the SAFe value stream and other key areas, supporting teams in refining agile practices based on Flight Level Coach experience
  • Cultivate a culture of excellence, integrating agility, strategic alignment, and value flow seamlessly
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
8 months
Berlin, Germany

Flight Level - Systemic Coach

Datalyze Solutions GmbH

Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
1 year 6 months
Karlsruhe, Germany

Kanban Coach & Trainer

Peras GmbH

Jan 2019 - Sep 2024
5 years 9 months
Luxembourg

Flight Level Coach / Kanban Trainer

Chamber of Commerce

  • Steered the implementation of Kanban at various levels (operational up to strategic flight levels 1, 2, 3) to enhance workflow efficiency and transparency
  • Established and maintained Jira architecture, developed roadmaps, and integrated with Power BI for robust reporting and KPI tracking
  • Transformed the organization by integrating various agile methods and establishing an internal systemic coaching coalition to sustain change
  • Drove agile transformations across organizational levels, coaching over 250 professionals in Kanban (KMP I & II) and SAFe
  • Led Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and RTEs to foster continuous improvement
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
9 months
Berlin, Germany

Agile Coach & Scrum Master

Vehiculum new mobility GmbH

Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years
Munich, Germany

SAFe Program Consultant - Portfolio Flight Level Coaching

BSH Home Appliances Group

  • Organized and executed large-scale Programme Increment (PI) planning sessions, coordinating over 400 participants and establishing robust SAFe reporting mechanisms using squads and clusters
  • Delivered SAFe classes and certifications, elevating team competencies and ensuring adherence to industry standards
  • Guided STE and RTE in agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with the SAFe framework and facilitating systemic coaching to enhance leadership capabilities
  • Provided systemic coaching of managers, leading to strengthened leadership and better decision-making in agile environments
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
4 years
Münster, Germany

SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Atruvia AG

  • Served as a certified SAFe Program Consultant and RTE trainer, enhancing Scrum and Kanban team capabilities across eight teams and improving project delivery efficiency
  • Collaborated with senior management to integrate agile leadership styles, enhancing organizational transformation processes and boosting leadership effectiveness
Jul 2014 - May 2015
11 months
Berlin, Germany

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Auctionata AG

Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
4 years 5 months
Munich, Germany

Scrum Master

Dooyoo AG

Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
2 years 1 month
Hyderabad, India

Scrum Master & Service Delivery

MobileOne India P.Ltd

Summary

Highly analytical Agile Coach and systemic organizational developer with extensive expertise in Scrum methodologies, SAFe, and the Kanban Method. Known for motivating teams and easily building deep, trusted relationships, consistently exceeding client expectations in project deployment.

Certified Kanban Trainer, SPC and Flight Level Coach with expertise in training and developing new Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Kanban professionals. Proficient in organising company-wide agile events and offering leadership coaching, enhancing organisational agility and effectiveness across various teams. Demonstrated success in identifying project requirements, developing roadmaps, executing scrum strategic processes, and leveraging potential opportunities. Committed to driving continuous improvement and fostering Agile principles at an enterprise level.

Skills

  • Scrum
  • Kanban Method
  • Scaled Scrum (Safe)
  • Flight Level Coaching
  • Systemic Coaching
  • Portfolio & Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Agile Ai
  • Jira & Confluence

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

University of Applied Sciences Trier (FH)

Master of Business and Computer Science, Organizational Development, SAP, Change Management, International Accounting, · Business and Computer Science · Trier, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

Insiders Technologies GmbH

Apprenticeship as IT Specialist in Application Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Flight Level Coach (FLC)

Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)

Systemic Business Coach (SBC)

Certified Scrum Senior Scrum Master Professional® (CSP)

Scrum Alliance Laboratories

Certified Kanban Trainer

Certified SAFe 6 Program Consultant (SPC)

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