Scrum Master

Amgen; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen in Hyderabad is seeking a Scrum Master to drive Agile execution in SAFe environments. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, and enable ART delivery with a servant leadership approach.

You will partner with Product Owners, RTEs, and DevOps to remove impediments, promote continuous improvement, and align Lean-Agile principles with business goals. Strong SAFe expertise and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• SAFe certified Scrum Master or equivalent with hands-on SAFe experience.
• Experience coaching Agile teams in SAFe environments and enterprise transformations.
• Proficient with Agile project management tools (JIRA, Rally, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro).
• Ability to facilitate PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and ART synchronization.
• Strong communication and collaboration across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach teams to deliver high-value solutions.
• Support Product Owners and stakeholders to manage backlogs and priorities.
• Identify impediments and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with RTEs, Solution Architects, and DevOps to optimize delivery pipelines.
• Lead Lean-Agile transformations and governance.

Skills

SAFe

Agile coaching

Cross-team collaboration

Servant leadership

Facilitation

Communication

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Agile metrics

Backlog management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/IT

Diploma in IT

Tools

JIRA

Rally

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Miro

Job description

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.