Specialist Scrum Master

Amgen Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc is seeking a Scrum Master in Hyderabad, India, to lead and coach teams in delivering value through Agile practices. In this role, you will facilitate communication among teams, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement. The position calls for a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 9-12 years of experience in a related field, and strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence. This role offers opportunities to influence project delivery and improve team performance.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience guiding teams through Agile events.
• Strong problem-solving skills and passion for data.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks.
• Facilitate agile events to promote team collaboration.
• Advise on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) events.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop solutions.

Skills

Strong understanding of Agile methodologies particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Prior experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jira Align

Excellent problem‑solving skills

Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills

Education

Masters / Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jira Align

Job description

About the Role

The Scrum Master is a leader and coach who facilitates team events, processes, and supports teams in delivering value. The role involves facilitating communication and collaboration among teams, ensuring alignment with the program vision, managing risks and dependencies, and driving relentless improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks and techniques. Align with Agile values such as prioritizing individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
• Lead and facilitate agile events including stand‑ups, sprint PI planning, reviews, retrospectives, demos and backlog refinement meetings to promote team collaboration.
• Advise on the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) events, including Program Increment (PI) Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect Adapt workshops.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify business requirements and develop solutions that meet customer needs.
• Work with Product Owners, Product and Solution Management, and stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution alignment.
• Help the scrum teams achieve delivery acceleration focused on business outcomes by reaching higher levels of scrum maturity.
• Identify, escalates, and manage risks and dependencies across Teams / ART to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with services and support to schedule resolution of issues with released products.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Teams / Agile Release Train (ART) by leading retrospectives and encouraging innovation.
• Monitor and report on the progress of the Team / ART, ensuring transparency and alignment with solution objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Scrum Masters, and Product Management teams to help them deliver value effectively and adhere to Agile best practices.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Masters / Bachelors degree with 9-12 years of experience in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related field.

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Prior experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira Confluence Jira Align.
• Experience in guiding teams through Agile events and ensuring adherence to SAFe practices and behaviors.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with data.
• Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills.