Scrum Master

Job Description :

- Leads major programs and projects in deploying fit for purpose technology and process solutions.

- Supervises the establishment and development of project plans, risk management plans, and other project governance processes and procedures

- Managing/running multiple scrums and projects.

- Facilitate team events such as Daily Stand-ups, Iteration Planning, reviews, and retrospectives

- Define project / program scope, goals, and work that support business goals and objectives in collaboration with senior management and partners

- Directs the supervision of project team members, including vendors, around project allocation, scheduling, problem/conflict resolution and related project activities. Will be required to assist in the establishment and remediation of large complex programs.

- Track ongoing program performance throughout using appropriate tools and techniques, ensuring that the program delivers the expected benefits

- Develop an environment where the team can stay focused

- Educate the team about Lean and SAFe Agile practices like Scrum

- Remove roadblocks and impediments to team progress

- Support the Product Owner in managing the backlog and guiding the team

- Strengthen communication and collaborations teams, especially those on the Agile Release Train (ART)

- Track team metrics and find ways to improve team performance

- Guide the team towards becoming a hard-working and self-managing unit

- Continuously learn and improve as a Scrum Master to better support the teams success, including participation in Amgen Communities of Practice

- Run scrum cadences working with multiples teams across the globe.

- Ensure coordination between teams for timely delivery.

Must-Have Skills :

- Deep knowledge and expertise in PMP. Combine technical knowledge of PMP with a motivation to improve software, systems, and Agile business processes.

- Demonstrated track record of success in multiple complex projects and/or programs as well as management / mentoring of Project Managers.

- Strong program/project management skills within a diverse toolset of methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps etc.) including risk mitigation strategies

- Have solid eye for business - Ability to handle multiple priorities and to build a strong network and relationships up to the executive levels across IT functions and the business.

- Possess strong learning agility and technical leadership - ability to breakdown complex topics issues and into actionable plans for team execution (quickly come up to speed on technologies)

- Strong vendor management skills from RFP ideation to implementation management

- Possess strong financial skill - ability to forecast sophisticated costing models, and manage overall financial portfolio (LE, Capital/Expense, etc.)

- Experience managing change in a complex, matrix organization Excellent Project Management, People Management and Leadership skills in a software Development environment.

Soft Skills :

- Excellent analytical and gap/fit assessment skills.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to work effectively with global, teams

- High degree of initiative and self-motivation.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.

- Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals

- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

- Ability to hold team members accountable to commitments

Basic Qualifications :

- Master s degree with a minimum of 5 to 10 years of Information Systems experience

- Bachelor s degree with a minimum of 2 to 16 years of Information Systems experience.

- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (required)

- Certified Organizational Change Professional (CCMP) or equivalent (preferred)

- Scrum Master certification.