Specialist Scrum Master

Career Category

Clinical

Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier,   fuller   and longer. We discover, develop,   manufacture   and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped   establish   the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and   remains   on the   cutting-edge   of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond   what’s   known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description:

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   on   Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)   events, including P rogram   I ncrement (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 , escalate, and manage risks and dependencies across   Teams / ART to   ensur e   that   they are addressed   in a timely manner

Coordinate with   s ervices and support to schedule resolution of issues with released products

Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the   Teams / A gile Release Train (A RT )   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:

Master’s / Bachelor’s 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   and Jira Align

Experience in guiding teams through Agile   events   and ensuring adherence to S AFe   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

Shift Information:

This position requires you to work a later shift and may be   assigned   a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as   required   based on business requirements.

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 with reasonable accommodation to   participate   in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request   an accommodation .

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