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 team of over 400 talented people and 40 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. 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. What we do at AMGEN matters in
people’s lives.
SCRUM MASTER
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WHAT YOU WILL DO
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. They also often participate in the Lean-Agile transformation, coaching leaders, teams, and Scrum Master/Team Coaches in the new mindset and processes. They help adapt SAFe to the organization’s needs, standardizing and documenting practices
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, 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 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 / Solution train 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 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
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
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)
Certified SAFe STE 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
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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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.