Scrum Master
4 weeks ago
Scrum Master
Are you a leader who possesses expertise in, and passion for, applying agile methodologies in a global IT environment? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you
ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
R&D IT’s vision is to deliver the best science IT capabilities in biopharma, which we define as agile, responsive and fit-for-future. Our goal is to engage with our stakeholders as a strategic partner in delivering life-changing medicines to our patients. The desired effect of your role is to take accountability as a leader for delivering a ‘Best in Class’ IT experience within R&D IT.
Delivering the portfolio of projects and services needs people with hybrid skill sets covering technical, analytical, project management, service management and business analysis skills, combined with an excellent knowledge of finance as well as product and portfolio strategy processes. Our project managers lead or contribute to a range of projects including IT development, data management, analytics, AI, machine learning, business transformation and more. Our projects deploy a range of technologies including internal custom built solutions, packaged software, ERP solutions, Software as a Service as well as Cloud based solutions and BI tools.
ABOUT THE ROLE
In this role you will join a global team of engineers (software, data, MLOps), architects, BAs, PMs, in our Augmented Biologics Platform to support biologics and antibody drug discovery as Scrum Master Scrum Master / Project Manager .
The following will form part of the role:
Manage JIRA board to take updates on existing tickets, add new tickets to backlog, add flags and summarise the weekly progress. Log the production issues and charter a plan for quick actioning on their resolution.
Create a scrum board for tracking the time bound activities and other non-time bound activities in a Kanban board.
Facilitate all Scrum events (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective).
Collaborate with the Product Owner to prioritize and groom the product backlog.
Track and report on team progress using relevant metrics (e.g., burndown charts, velocity) and provide visibility into the team's work to stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans with milestones, including scope, schedule, and resource allocation, and dependencies
Ensure effective execution of project activities in alignment with the project plan and monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to meet project goals.
Identify, document and assess project risks and develop clear risk mitigation strategies.
Manage stakeholder expectations and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish effective communication channels within the project team and with stakeholders.
Ensure the schedules are created for KT plans (for transition from new teams), project roadmap, delivery timelines, UAT schedules, go-live schedules, and all related communication.
Track the overall project status in a high-level view so that it can be presented to stakeholders and leadership.
Conduct the Go/No-Go calls during transition.
Lead the insourcing efforts whenever a new project gets transitioned.
Work with other SCRUM Teams regularly and during the PI planning to align on the deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience working as a Project Manager and Scrum master for a number of years
Good Stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English.
Effectively lead or collaborate with cross-functional resources to deliver and market programs.
Excellent skills in using JIRA
Experience working in agile environment
Desirable Requirements:
Experience working with a pharmaceutical company
Bioinformatics / Computational or molecular biology background.
WHY JOIN US?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
Help to shape our journey towards becoming a tech-enabled enterprise. Encouraged to look to the future, think strategically and innovate, we influence progress today. We are constantly introducing new solutions and technology through on our quest to grow through innovation. We love it here because put simply, we make a meaningful impact.
Technology at AstraZeneca is a home for purposeful disruptors. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world-renowned pharmaceutical brand
SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.
Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today
AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing . #LI-Hybrid
Date Posted
24-Apr-2024Closing Date
03-May-2024-
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