Digital Transformation Specialist

2 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Astellas Pharma Inc. Full time

About Astellas Pharma Inc.

Astellas Pharma Inc. is a global pharmaceutical company that strives to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. Our mission is to turn innovative science into value for patients by working at the forefront of healthcare change.

Our Culture

We value a collaborative culture that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. Our talented people are passionate about making a positive impact on patients' lives, and we are committed to creating a culture where they can thrive.

Our Digital Initiatives

We are currently searching for a Scrum Lead Corporate Tech to drive our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. As a Scrum Lead, you will play a crucial role in facilitating the Scrum process in teams, guiding, facilitating, and coaching them on using Agile/Scrum practices and values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Scrum Ceremonies: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for multiple value teams.
  • Backlog Grooming: Work collaboratively with team members within the chapter and across other digital and business units to keep the backlog current to enhance future sprint planning.
  • Coach and Mentor: Provide support and training to help the team embrace and implement Agile Scrum methodologies effectively.
  • Monitor Value Team(s) Progress: Track and communicate team velocity and sprint/release progress to all affected parties.
  • Promote Continuous Improvement: Encourage and lead efforts to continuously improve processes and practices based on retrospective outcomes.
  • Remove Obstacles: Identify and remove any obstacles or blockers that affect the team's performance.
  • Conflict Resolution: Help resolve interpersonal conflicts and issues within the team to ensure a productive working environment.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the Value team and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of progress and needs.
  • Guard and Enforce Scrum Principles: Safeguard and reinforce Scrum principles, practices, and processes by understanding their importance and functionality within the organization.
  • Reporting: Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and practices in a specific area of expertise.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or similar Agile certification preferred.
  • Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar role in Agile projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, artefacts and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, XP.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experienced Scrum Lead with experience of facilitating the efforts of multiple internal value teams and across varied products and technology platforms.
  • Excellent skills in cost control and monitoring value realisation from delivery.
  • Experience in a complex or highly regulated industry.
  • Proven track record with CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery.

Working Environment

  • This position is remote and is based in Canada.

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