Scrum Master

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Join Amgens Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen if you feel like youre part of something bigger its because you are. Our shared missionto serve patients living with serious illnessesdrives all that we do.

Since 1980 weve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the worlds toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team youll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives.

Our awardwinning culture is collaborative innovative and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them youll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Specialist SAP Scrum Master

What you will do

Lets do this. Lets change the world. In this vital role you will be a leader and coach who facilitates SAP Product teams events processes and supports the SAP product 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 Agile / Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) transformation coaching leaders and teams in the new mindset and processes. They help adapt SAFe to the organizations needs standardizing and documenting practices

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) product teams delivery using Scaled agile frameworks and techniques. Align with Agile values such as prioritizing individuals and interactions over processes and tools.

• Lead and facilitate agile events including standups 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 crossfunctional 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 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 and Agile release train (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 by leading retrospectives and encouraging innovation

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

What we expect of you

We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek will have these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Doctorate degree

OR

Masters degree and 2 years ofInformation Systems/Project Management experience

Or

Bachelors degree and 4 years of Infomormation Systems/Project Management experience

Or

Associates degree and 8 years of Infomormation Systems/Project Management experience

Or

High school diploma / GED and 10 years of Infomormation Systems/Project Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in SAP project management environment and at least 3 year experience as a scrum master of SAP agile delivery teams

• 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 problemsolving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with data

• Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills to work seamlessly in a crossfunctional team

GoodtoHave Skills:

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

• Workshop facilitation and training experience

What you can expect from us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and wellbeing. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture well support your journey every step of the way.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan based on eligibility comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals work/life balance and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions group medical dental and vision coverage life and disability insurance and flexible spending accounts

• A discretionary annual bonus program or for field sales representatives a salesbased incentive plan

• Stockbased longterm incentives

• Awardwinning timeoff plans

• Flexible work models including remote and hybrid work arrangements where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. 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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