Specialist Scrum Master - Real World Evidence

Amgen Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc is seeking a Specialist Scrum Master in Hyderabad, India to lead agile teams within the Real World Evidence Product Team. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience, a strong grasp of Agile methodologies, and familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence. Responsibilities include facilitating agile events, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment in delivering value. This role promotes a culture of continuous improvement and transparency in project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly SAFe.
• Prior experience with Agile project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams.
• Advise on SAFe events and retrospectives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Jira

Confluence

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Masters degree or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Tools

Jira Align

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description: Amgen is seeking a Specialist Scrum Master to join the Real World Evidence (RWE) Product Team.

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.

Roles 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 SAFe events, including 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, elevate 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 / 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 RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Management teams to help them deliver value effectively and adhere to Agile best practices.

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree or Bachelors degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, 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 and 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 to work seamlessly in a cross-functional team