Scrum Master

Amgen; India; In loco; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amgen seeks a Scrum Master to drive Agile execution in SAFe environments. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, and enable ARTs to deliver high‑value solutions efficiently.

You will guide Product Owners, collaborate with RTEs, Solution Architects and DevOps, removing blockers and promoting Lean‑Agile practices, metrics like velocity and lead time to improve delivery across value streams.

Competenze

• SAFe Scrum Master certification and/or SAFe Release Train Engineer credentials are required.
• Hands-on experience with Agile Portfolio Management and Agile Governance.
• Experience as a Scrum Master in SAFe environments.
• Deep understanding of SAFe, ARTs, Lean-Agile principles, and enterprise agile coaching.
• Experience with PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt, and Iteration execution.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, XP, and enterprise agile transformations.
• Proficiency with Agile tools (JIRA, Rally, Azure DevOps, Confluence, Miro).
• Experience with Lean Portfolio Management and flow-based work management.
• Ability to coach and mentor Agile teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Test Automation, and Agile Quality Assurance.

Mansioni

• Drive Agile execution and continuous improvement within SAFe environments.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and coach teams to deliver value.
• Enable Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to achieve high-value outcomes.
• Guide Product Owners and Business Owners in backlog management and value decisions.
• Promote Lean-Agile practices and SAFe Lean Portfolio Management alignment.
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers, Solution Architects, and DevOps teams to optimize delivery pipelines.
• Promote DevOps and CI/CD adoption and Lean-Agile technical excellence.
• Support PI Planning, program increment activities, and cross-team synchronization.
• Remove organizational and technical impediments to improve velocity and quality.
• Track and report KPIs like Velocity, Flow Efficiency, Lead Time, and Predictability.
• Foster psychological safety and accountability across teams.
• Stay updated on SAFe trends and continuous methodology improvements.

Conoscenze

Strong communication

Servant leadership

Coaching teams

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Facilitation

Agile coaching

Mentoring

Formazione

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Diploma in Computer Science / IT or related field

SAFe Certification (SSM / SASM / RTE)

Strumenti

JIRA

Rally

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Miro

Descrizione del lavoro

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 ORDiploma 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.