- 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 team's 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.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Must-Have Skills:
Deep knowledge and expertise in PMP/SAFe. Combine technical knowledge of SAFe 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:
- Masters degree with a minimum of 5 to 6years of Information Systems experience OR
- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 6 to 8 years of Information Systems experience.
Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or required for the role):
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (required)
- Certified Organisational Change Professional (CCMP) or equivalent (preferred)
- SAFe Scrum Master certification - preferred
