Scrum Master

Join our team at AMGEN Capability Center Portugal, number 1 company in Best Workplaces - https://www.greatplacetowork.pt/ - ranking in Portugal (category 201-500 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. We have a growing team of 400 talented people and more than 38 different nationalities, diverse areas of expertise and professional experience that are shaping the future of healthcare. This is your chance to explore a world of opportunities in different areas such as Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Digital, Technology and Innovation, Finance, General & Admin, Human Resources, Regulatory Affairs and many more. Based in Lisbon's city center, our AMGEN office fosters innovation, excellence, and inspiration. Come thrive with us at AMGEN, supporting our mission To Serve Patients.

SCRUM MASTER

The Scrum Master is a leader and coach who facilitates team agile sprint and kanban 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 steadfast improvement. They also provide mentorship on the Lean-Agile transformation, coaching leaders, teams, and business stakeholders in the new mindset and processes. They help adapt SAFe to the organization’s needs, standardizing and documenting practices

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and handle 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, sprint/PI 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/Kanban teams achieve delivery acceleration focused on business outcomes by reaching higher levels of scrum maturity

• Identify, escalate, and manage risks and dependencies across Teams 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 by leading retrospectives and encouraging innovation

• Monitor and report on the progress, successes and challenges of the Team  ensuring transparency and alignment with solution objectives

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WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Doctorate Degree OR

• 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

Functional Skills:

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong understanding of Agile and Kanban methodologies, particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

• Prior experience with Agile and Kanban project management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align

• Experience in guiding teams through Agile and Kanban events and ensuring adherence to SAFe practices and behaviors

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for seeking sophisticated challenges with data

• Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills to work seamlessly in a cross-functional, global team

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Familiarity with Clinical Trial domain-related technologies/software

• Deep understanding of DevOps and Test Automation Processes in software delivery

• Workshop facilitation and training experience

• Certified SAFe Scrum Master or similar (preferred)

• Certified SAFe RTE or similar (preferred)

• Certified SAFe STE or similar (preferred)

Soft Skills:

• Excellent people and project management skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully

• Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

• Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization. 

• A diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act. 

• Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits. 

• Flexible work arrangements.

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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.  

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