Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Join Amgen's Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's 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, you'll 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 award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What You Will Do

The Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer works with product and platform teams across the organization to facilitate and improve processes, coach on Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to improve delivery of value. The Scrum Master, Release Train Engineer, interacts with the organization's Product Teams, Portfolio Management and Communities of Practice to continuously improve standards, processes, and automation enablers that accelerate staff and team SAFe maturity and overall business agility.

This role requires deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks like SAFe, Scrum practices, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Lead the implementation and adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) across the organization. Assess current states of Agile maturity, identify areas for improvement, and guide the organization in aligning with SAFe principles and practices.
Act as a change agent, promoting the benefits of SAFe and driving organizational transformation. Collaborate with teams, leaders, and stakeholders to create a shared understanding of SAFe and its value and help overcome resistance to change.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication. Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams to achieve common goals. Communicate progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders at all levels.
Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and track KPIs related to SAFe implementation.
Support the Scaled Agile transformation efforts within the organization, including the adoption of SAFe principles, practices, and mindset. Assess the current state of Agile maturity and develop a roadmap for improvement. Provide guidance and support to teams and leaders in transitioning to Agile methodologies.
Mentor Agile teams to improve their performance, collaboration, and delivery capabilities. Provide coaching to Scrum Masters, RTEs, Product Owners, and team members to enhance their Agile skills.
Provide training and workshops on SAFe principles and practices to teams and stakeholders. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization.
Conduct regular assessments of current processes and identify areas for improvement. Implement best practices and tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Monitor and measure the effectiveness of process changes and make necessary adjustments.
Act as a change agent, promoting the benefits of SAFe and driving organizational transformation. They collaborate with teams, leaders, and stakeholders to create a shared understanding of SAFe and its value and help overcome resistance to change.
Leverage agile tools such as Jira / Jira Align, Smartsheet's and Confluence

What We Expect Of You

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

Basic Qualifications:

Master's degree / Bachelor's degree and 5 to 9 years of experience in SAFe implementations and delivery.

Must-Have

Skills:

Strong knowledge of SAFe methodologies and practices
Prior experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira Software, Confluence, and Jira Align
Hands on experience in guiding teams and Agile…