Jan Rieker

Background

About Jan Rieker

Certified Senior Scrum Master and Agile Leader with a passion for building high-performing, empowered teams. Over the past several years at UBS, I’ve led agile transformations, managed global software lifecycles, and coached cross-functional teams across time zones to deliver real value—not just velocity. My career started in technical writing, which taught me how to simplify the complex and communicate with impact. I carried that clarity into the agile world, where I now serve as a change agent—facilitating psychological safety, driving continuous improvement, and guiding teams through ambiguity with purpose and focus. I’ve successfully migrated over 7,500 forms into strategic platforms, improved turnaround times by 40%, and enhanced front-office efficiency by over 30%. Whether managing releases, coaching teams, or challenging the status quo, I lead with empathy, pragmatism, and a bias for action. What sets me apart? I don’t just run ceremonies—I shape culture. From cultural exchanges to agile hours, I foster inclusivity and learning that translates into trust, accountability, and sustained delivery. I’m always open to connecting with forward-thinking organizations looking to scale agile ways of working with both structure and soul.