Scrum Master

Amgen; Hyderabad; Híbrido; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Amgen in Hyderabad, India is seeking a Scrum Master to drive Agile execution within SAFe environments. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, and enable ARTs to deliver high-value solutions.

The role requires SAFe certifications and hands-on experience with PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and enterprise Agile transformation. You will remove impediments and promote Lean-Agile practices across cross-functional teams.

Formación

• SAFe Certified Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM) or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• Hands-on experience with Agile Portfolio Management and Agile Governance.
• Experience as a Scrum Master in Agile and SAFe environments.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a Scrum Master within a SAFe environment, facilitating PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
• Coach Agile teams, Product Owners, and collaborators to foster self-organization and high-performance delivery.
• Guide ART teams on Lean-Agile principles and SAFe methodologies.
• Facilitate PI Planning and ART synchronization, managing dependencies and risks.
• Remove organizational and technical impediments to speed value delivery.
• Promote continuous improvement and agile execution through retrospective actions.
• Assist Product Owners and Business Owners with backlog management and prioritization.
• Champion clarity, psychological safety, and accountability across teams.
• Drive Lean Portfolio Management alignment between initiatives and execution.
• Enable Agile metrics tracking and reporting (Velocity, Flow, Lead Time, Predictability).
• Collaborate with RTEs, Solution Architects, and DevOps to optimize delivery pipelines and CI/CD adoption.

Conocimientos

SAFe principles

Agile coaching

Cross-team collaboration

Servant leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Agile metrics

Stakeholder alignment

Educación

Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Diploma in IT

Herramientas

JIRA

Rally

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Miro

Descripción del empleo

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role, a Scrum Master drives Agile execution and continuous improvement within Scaled Agile (SAFe) environments. The Scrum Master will serve as a servant leader, facilitating Agile ceremonies, coaching teams, and enabling Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to deliver high-value solutions efficiently. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SAFe, Agile coaching, cross-team collaboration, and enterprise Agile transformation, ensuring alignment between teams, business objectives, and Lean-Agile principles.

• Act as a Scrum Master within a Scaled Agile (SAFe) environment, facilitating Agile ceremonies such as PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Inspect & Adapt sessions.
• Guide and support Agile teams, Product Owners, and collaborators, fostering self-organization, cross-team collaboration, and high-performance delivery.
• Coach Agile Release Train (ART) teams on SAFe standard methodologies, Lean-Agile principles, and Agile mentality adoption.
• Facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and ART synchronization, ensuring clear dependencies, objectives, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Remove organizational and technical impediments, enabling teams to deliver value faster and with higher quality.
• Promote continuous improvement and relentless execution, guiding teams in identifying and implementing retrospective action items.
• Assist Product Owners and Business Owners in effective backlog management, prioritization, and value-driven decision-making.
• Champion an environment of clarity, psychological safety, and accountability, enabling trust and continuous learning.
• Drive SAFe Lean Portfolio Management practices, ensuring alignment between critical initiatives and Agile execution.
• Enable Agile metrics tracking and reporting, demonstrating KPIs such as Velocity, Flow Efficiency, Lead Time, and Predictability to measure team progress.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Solution Architects, and DevOps teams to optimize delivery pipelines and Agile execution.
• Promote DevOps and CI/CD adoption, fostering a culture of Lean-Agile technical excellence and innovation.
• Stay updated with SAFe and Agile industry trends, continuously improving Agile methodologies, frameworks, and tools.

What we expect of you

• Master’s degree and 1 to 3 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of experience in Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Basic Qualifications:

• SAFe Certified Scrum Master (SSM), SAFe Advanced Scrum Master (SASM), or SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
• Hands-on experience with Agile Portfolio Management and Agile Governance.
• Experience as a Scrum Master in Agile and SAFe environments.
• Deep understanding of SAFe principles, Agile Release Trains (ARTs), Lean-Agile frameworks, and Agile coaching.
• Hands-on experience with SAFe Agile ceremonies, PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt, and Iteration execution.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, XP, SAFe) and enterprise Agile transformations.
• Proficiency in Agile project management tools (JIRA, Rally, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro).
• Experience with Lean Portfolio Management (LPM), Lean-Agile metrics, and flow-based work management.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and empower Agile teams, fostering collaboration, servant leadership, and dedication.
• Strong communication and collaborator management skills, ensuring alignment across business and technical teams.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Test Automation, and Agile Quality Assurance.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts, remove blockers, and optimize team performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Domain experience with Biotech/Pharma industry is a plus
• Additional certifications in Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or SAFe Agilist (SA).
• Experience in leading SAFe implementations, Agile transformations, and enterprise Agile coaching.
• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, Lean Thinking, and OKR-based goal setting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s/ Bachelor's degree and 5 - 9 years of Computer Science, IT or related field experience

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and fixing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with global, virtual teams
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Ability to learn quickly, be organized and detail oriented.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.