Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum & Kanban)

Novartis AG; Bellprat; Hybride; EUR 58 000 - 108 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Novartis is seeking an Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum & Kanban) to empower cross-functional teams in Barcelona, Spain. You will coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile practices, facilitate ceremonies, and drive predictable delivery outcomes across a global environment.

The role requires strong Scrum/Kanban expertise, extensive experience in delivery leadership, and hands-on with Jira, Confluence, and AI-enabled delivery tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• CSM/PSM or equivalent Agile certification.
• 10+ years of experience in product delivery, product management, or digital transformation environments.
• 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, or Flow Engineer.

Responsabilités

• Lead Agile delivery across cross-functional digital product teams and strategic business initiatives.
• Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban practices.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies to drive alignment, transparency, and predictable delivery outcomes.
• Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and value-focused execution.
• Remove impediments and enable high-performing, self-organized teams.
• Optimize delivery flow using lead time, cycle time, throughput, and flow efficiency metrics.
• Educate stakeholders and influence Agile mindset adoption across business and technology organizations.
• Leverage AI-enabled practices and tools to improve team productivity and delivery effectiveness.

Connaissances

Agile coaching

Scrum

Kanban

Backlog management

Stakeholder management

Team facilitation

Jira

Confluence

MIRO

AI-enabled delivery

Formation

Bachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, or related discipline

Outils

Jira

Confluence

MIRO

Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud

Rovo

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Description du poste

SummaryInternal title: Scrum Master DDIT US&I#LI-HybridLocation: Barcelona, SpainRelocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Please only apply if this location is accessible.Great Agile teams do more than deliver projects, they create meaningful impact. As an Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum & Kanban) at Novartis, you will empower teams to unlock their full potential, accelerate digital innovation, and drive value that ultimately helps improve patients' lives. Working at the intersection of business and technology, you will coach high-performing teams, optimize delivery flow, champion Agile excellence, and leverage modern AI-enabled ways of working to create predictable, sustainable, and impactful outcomes across a global environment.About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesLead Agile delivery across cross-functional digital product teams and strategic business initiatives.Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum, and Kanban practices.Facilitate Agile ceremonies to drive alignment, transparency, and predictable delivery outcomes.Partner with Product Owners to ensure backlog readiness, prioritization, and value-focused execution.Remove impediments and enable high-performing, self-organized, and autonomous teams.Optimize delivery flow using lead time, cycle time, throughput, and flow efficiency metrics.Educate stakeholders and influence Agile mindset adoption across business and technology organizations.Leverage AI-enabled practices and tools to improve team productivity, delivery effectiveness, and innovation.Essential RequirementsBachelor's degree in information technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.Minimum 10 years of experience in product delivery, product management, or digital transformation environments.Minimum 5 years of experience as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead, or Flow Engineer.Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, Agile coaching, flow optimization, Agile metrics, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement practices.Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, MIRO, Agile reporting tools, AI-enabled delivery solutions such as Rovo, Claude, or GitHub Copilot, and working within global matrix organizations.Desirable RequirementsSAFe certification and experience supporting Agile delivery across multi-team or scaled Agile environments.Experience with Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, Medical Legal Regulatory (MLR) processes, Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms, or within the Life Sciences industry.RewardsAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:* Barcelona: 57,900.00 - 107,500.00 EUR AnnualThe salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdfNote: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-cultureBenefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.Read our handbook (PDF 30 MB)Primary location salary range€57,900.00 - €107,500.00DivisionOperationsBusiness UnitInformation TechnologyLocationSpainSiteBarcelona Gran VíaCompany / Legal EntityES06 (FCRS = ES006) Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A.Functional AreaInformation TechnologyJob TypeFull timeEmployment TypeRegularShift WorkNo