Agile Coach

Takeda; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + performance bonus

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive healthcare insurance

Employee assistance program

Learning and development opportunities

Leave for voluntary service

Diversity and inclusion programs

Job summary

A global healthcare company is seeking an Agile Coach in Bengaluru, India. This role involves guiding teams in Agile methodologies, mentoring Product Managers, and improving team effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in agile environments and outstanding communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and a flexible work environment. Join us in making a significant impact on patients' lives worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience within a Lean/Agile development environment.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to establish relationships and influence others.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, for a global organization.
• Experience developing learning content using instructional design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide Agile teams to adopt new ways of working.
• Coach and mentor Product Managers/Owners and Scrum Masters.
• Support Product Managers in maximizing team effectiveness.
• Assist with Jira, Confluence and other tools to manage Agile projects.
• Assess best practices and adjust for better agility.
• Support leadership to maximize team effectiveness through Lean/Agile structures.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Digital technologies knowledge

Relationship building

Business mindset & curiosity

Relationship building & influence

Adaptability in ambiguity

Interest in digital technologies

Digital trends awareness

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future‑ready capabilities, we are meeting the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. Bangalore, the city which is India’s epicenter of innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and the abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators' journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Guide Agile teams as they use Takeda’s Agile Framework to adopt new ways of working through multiple Agile methodologies, including Kanban, Agile Scrum and SAFe.
• Advise technical leads on staffing, mobilizing, activating, and sustaining Agile teams.
• Coach and mentor Product Managers/Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members as they work to improve team dynamics, velocity, psychological safety, and delivery of value.
• Aid Scrum Masters and Agile team members in the use of Jira, Confluence, and other internally supported tools to manage Agile projects.
• Assess best practices and determine necessary adjustments to improve team agility.
• Support Product Managers and Functional/Chapter leads to maximize team effectiveness through structures that incorporate best Agile/Lean practices.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or other relevant work experience.
• 10+ years of experience within a Lean/Agile development environment.
• Thorough understanding of OKRs, Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe methodologies.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to reach audiences of all levels of a large global organization.
• Experience developing learning content using recognized instructional design methodologies.
• Business mindset coupled with intense intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others to move toward common goals.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in digital technologies.
• Understanding of latest digital trends and direction of digital innovation.
• Knowledge of Jira, Microsoft Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English language.

Preferred

• Healthcare and Life Sciences industry experience desired.
• Industry‑recognized Agile and/or DevOps qualifications.
• Preferred technical degree (or equivalent experience).

What Takeda Can Offer You

• Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.
• At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.
• Joining the ICC in Bangalore will give you access to high‑end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance annual bonus.
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance plans for self, spouse, and children.
• Group term life insurance and group accident insurance programs.
• Health & wellness programs, including annual health screening and weekly health sessions for employees.
• Employee assistance program.
• 5 days of leave each year for voluntary service in addition to humanitarian leaves.
• Broad variety of learning platforms.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• No meeting days.
• Reimbursements – home internet & mobile phone.
• Employee referral program.
• Leaves – paternity leave (4 weeks), maternity leave (up to 26 weeks), bereavement leave (5 days).

About ICC in Takeda

• Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.
• As an organization, we are committed to our cloud‑driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

Locations

IND – Bengaluru

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub‑Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time