Career Category
Information Systems
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:
Amgen is seeking a
Specialist
S
crum 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
, escalate, 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
OR
Bachelor’s degree with 8 - 13 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
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
Work independently with minimal supervision
Good-to-Have Skills:
Basic
understanding of DevOps and
cloud technology
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
accommodation
.
.
