Benedikt (Johannes) Irsch

Flight Level / Systemic Coach

Rehlingen-Siersburg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
9 months
Ludwigsburg, Germany

Senior Agile Coach

Porsche Digital GmbH

As an Agile Coach, I guide multiple high-performing teams within a dynamic, skilled, and motivated environment. I work closely with other coaches on the ART (Agile Release Train) level, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across advanced teams. Additionally, I collaborate closely with product management, Release Train Engineers (RTE), and architects, leveraging my experience from previous roles to ensure robust alignment with strategic objectives. Drawing on my experience as a Flight Level Coach, I help identify flows through the SAFe value stream and other key areas, supporting teams in refining Agile practices. Together, we cultivate a culture of excellence, where agility, strategic alignment, and value flow are seamlessly integrated.

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 Luxembourg

Steering the implementation of Kanban at various levels, from operational up to strategical (flight level 1,2,3), to enhance workflow efficiency and transparency. Establishing and maintaining Jira architecture, integrating with Power BI for robust reporting and KPI tracking in alignment with strategic objectives.

Transformed organisation by integrating various agile methods and establishing internal systemic coaching coalition to sustain change.

Drove Agile transformations across organisational levels, coaching over 250 professionals in Kanban (KMP I & II) and SAFe. Leading Scrum Master, Product Owner and RTEs to foster continuous improvement.

Integrated Strategic Portfolio, optimising project prioritisation and resource allocation for enterprise-level initiatives.

Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
9 months
Berlin, Germany

Agile Coach & Scrum Master

Vehiculum new mobility GmbH

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
4 years
Munich, Germany

SAFe Program Consultant - Portfolio

BSH Home Appliances Group

Proficient in organizing company-wide agile events and offering leadership coaching, enhancing organizational agility and effectiveness across various teams.

Organised and executed large-scale Programme Increment (PI) planning sessions, successfully co-ordinating over 400 participants, and established robust SAFe reporting mechanisms using Squads and Cluster.

Delivered SAFe classes and certifications, whilst elevating team competencies and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Guided STE and RTE in Agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with 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 2019
4 years
Münster, Germany

SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE)

Atruvia AG

Served as certified SAFe Programme Consultant in the role of RTE and trainer, enhancing Scrum and Kanban team capabilities in eight Teams and improving project delivery efficiency. Collaborated with senior management to integrate Agile leadership styles, enhancing organisational transformation process and boosting leadership effectiveness.

Jul 2014 - May 2015
11 months
Berlin, Germany

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Auctionata AG

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
3 years
Berlin, Germany

Senior Scrum Master

Telekom Innovation Laboratories

Led agile practices for four international Web/App development teams and UX Teams. Representing agility in the management board. Streamlined requirement engineering and aligned cross-team efforts.

Facilitated Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives to ensure effective communication and continuous improvement.

Conducted Scrum of Scrums to manage dependencies and align cross-team deliverables.

Supported backlog refinement with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized backlog.

Removed impediments to maintain workflow and achieve sprint goals.

Feb 2009 - Jun 2013
4 years 5 months
Paris, France

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 Chamber of Flight Level Coach / Kanban Trainer 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.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2008

Fachhochschule Trier

Master of Business and Computer Science · Business and Computer Science · Trier, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

Insiders

IT Specialist in Application Technologies Development · Kaiserslautern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Systemic Business Coach (SBC)

Certified Scrum Senior Scrum Master Professional® (CSP) Innovation

Telekom

Certified SaFe Programme Consultant (SPC)

Scaled Agile, Inc

Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT)

Certified Kanban Trainer

Flight Level Coach

Flight Levels Academy