IT Project Manager / SAFe Scrum Master

Career Category Information Systems Job Description Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

IT Project Manager / SAFe Scrum Master

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, the Project Manager is responsible and accountable for leading and performing large and complex multi-functional information technology related programs and projects in areas such as companywide initiatives (Next Generation Workplace, Amgen Site Expansion, etc.), Global Infrastructure Services, and Digital Workplace Solutions. This individual works closely across teams to lead and deliver program and project management services through all phases of the Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC), which include initiation, planning, development, execution, control, and rollout. He or she is responsible for a project's successful delivery, cost management, resource management, and risk management to meet the business outcomes and objectives set forth by service owners and sponsors. The role develops an environment where the team can stay focused with limited disruption from outside impacts, enables the team to effectively use Lean and SAFe Agile practices, removes roadblocks to progress, and facilitates Agile events in partnership with the Product Owner. Please note, this is an onsite role based in Hyderabad.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leads major programs and projects in deploying fit for purpose technology and process solutions.
• Supervises the establishment and development of project plans, risk management plans, and other project governance processes and procedures.
• Managing/running multiple scrums and projects.
• Facilitate team events such as Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Define project/program scope, goals, and work that support business goals and objectives in collaboration with senior management and partners.
• Directs the supervision of project team members, including vendors, around project allocation, scheduling, problem/conflict resolution and related project activities. Will be required to assist in the establishment and remediation of large complex programs.
• Track ongoing program performance throughout using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring that the program delivers the expected benefits.
• Develop an environment where the team can stay focused.
• Educate the team about Lean and SAFe Agile practices like Scrum.
• Remove roadblocks and impediments to team progress.
• Support the Product Owner in managing the backlog and guiding the team.
• Strengthen communication and collaboration among teams, especially those on the Agile Release Train (ART).
• Track team metrics and find ways to improve team performance.
• Guide the team towards becoming a hard-working and self-managing unit.
• Continuously learn and improve as a Scrum Master to better support the team's success, including participation in Amgen Communities of Practice.
• Run scrum cadences working with multiple teams across the globe.
• Ensure coordination between teams for timely delivery.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Must-Have Skills:

Deep knowledge and expertise in PMP/SAFe. Combine technical knowledge of SAFe with a motivation to improve software, systems, and Agile business processes.

• Demonstrated track record of success in multiple complex projects and/or programs as well as management/mentoring of Project Managers.
• Strong program/project management skills within a diverse toolset of methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc.) including risk mitigation strategies.
• Have solid eye for business - Ability to handle multiple priorities and to build a strong network and relationships up to the executive levels across IT functions and the business.
• Possess strong learning agility and technical leadership - ability to breakdown complex topics/issues into actionable plans for team execution (quickly come up to speed on technologies).
• Strong vendor management skills from RFP ideation to implementation management.
• Possess strong financial skills - ability to forecast sophisticated costing models, and manage overall financial portfolio (LE, Capital/Expense, etc.).
• Experience managing change in a complex, matrix organization. Excellent Project Management, People Management and Leadership skills in a software Development environment.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to hold team members accountable to commitments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 to 6 years of Information Systems experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 to 8 years of Information Systems experience.

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or required for the role):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (required).
• Certified Organisational Change Professional (CCMP) or equivalent (preferred).
• SAFe Scrum Master certification - preferred.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers driven and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.careers.amgen.com

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.