Scrum Master

Amgen Inc.; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Career development and certifications

Resumo da oferta

AMGEN Capability Center Portugal is seeking a skilled Scrum Master to lead agile delivery across European and JAPAC teams. You will facilitate events, mentor teams in SAFe practices, and partner with Product Management and stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.

The role combines coaching, delivery facilitation, and continuous improvement in a hybrid Lisbon-based setting. The ideal candidate brings SAFe Scrum Master or RTE experience, strong collaboration, and a passion for helping

Qualificações

• Strong knowledge of SAFe and Agile methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage product delivery using agile frameworks and techniques.
• Align with Agile values and prioritize individuals and interactions over processes and tools.
• Lead and facilitate agile events including stand-ups, sprint planning, PI planning, reviews, retrospectives, demos and backlog refinement.
• Advise SAFe events (PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, Inspect & Adapt).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and develop solutions meeting customer needs.
• Work with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure strategy and execution alignment.
• Help teams achieve delivery acceleration by improving scrum maturity.
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies across Teams/ART.
• Coordinate with Services to schedule resolution of issues with released products.
• Foster continuous improvement through retrospectives and innovation.

Conhecimentos

SAFe expertise

Jira & Confluence

Agile events facilitation

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Master's degree in a related field

Ferramentas

Jira

Confluence

Jira Align

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, the #1 company in Best Workplaces™ (201-500 employees' category) in Portugal in 2024 by the Great Place to Work Institute. With over 500 talented individuals from more than 40 nationalities, our Lisbon center thrives at the intersection of innovation, excellence, and inspiration. This is your opportunity to explore the future of healthcare through technology and digital innovation, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

SCRUM MASTER

At AMGEN, Technology isn’t just a support function—it’s a catalyst for discovery, transformation, and real-world impact. Here, your ideas fuel innovation that improves and saves lives of patients in dire need of our medicines. Are you ready to do meaningful work that matters?

LIVE

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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 that are largely based in our regional teams concentrated in Europe and JAPAC, ensuring alignment with the program vision, managing risks and dependencies, and driving relentless improvement.

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will:

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:

• Master’s degree with 4 - 6 years of experience in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 6 - 8 years of experience in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related field OR
• Diploma with 10 - 12 years of experience in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, IT or related field

WIN

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The tech professional we seek is a creative problem-solver and a team player with these qualifications:

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

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Deep understanding of DevOps and Test Automation Processes in software delivery
• Workshop facilitation and training experience

Professional Certifications:

• Certified SAFe Scrum Master or similar (preferred)
• Certified SAFe RTE or similar (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent people and project management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Team oriented with a focus on achieving team goals

THRIVE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also care deeply for our teammates’ well-being and growth.

Work That Matters

Build tech that accelerates scientific breakthroughs and helps patients worldwide.

Modern Tech Stack

Cloud-first, automation-focused, AI-powered.

Global Scale, Agile Mindset

Collaborate across continents while working in nimble, high-impact teams.

Continuous Learning

Access to certifications, trainings, mentorship, and career mobility.

AMGEN Total Rewards Plan

Comprehensive benefits in healthcare, finance, and well-being.

Flexibility

Hybrid work model with time split between our Lisbon office and remote work.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AMGEN is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.