Lead Consultant - Agile Scrum Master/Business Analyst

Job Title: Lead Consultant - Agile Scrum Master/Business Analyst

Career Level: E

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to redefine an industry and change lives? As a Lead Consultant - Agile Scrum Master/Business Analyst, you'll facilitate and drive engineering squads and business initiatives through Cloud Enablement Engineering (CEE). Working with the Scrum Master group, you'll collaborate closely with Product Owners, Product Leads, and Product Engineering teams to deliver innovative product strategies. You'll also engage with Business and IT customers to bring ground-breaking solutions to life.

Accountabilities:

• Facilitate and run as Scrum Master for an infrastructure product area, navigating various agile frameworks.

• Support the Product Owner, Product Lead, and Product Engineering Team in delivering Product Strategies and Business Initiatives.

• Lead one to two Product areas (Engineering Teams).

• Define Social Contracts with Product Owner and Product Engineering Team for execution in each product area.

• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies like Sprint planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, and Daily standup.

• Serve as a servant leader, resolving conflicts and removing impediments.

• Coach Agile Practices and manage Agile team knowledge.

• Promote Scrum values: Courage, Focus, Commitment, Respect, and Openness.

• Traverse dependencies and establish relationships with other product areas for solutions.

• Encourage Product Owner to maintain a well-shaped Product backlog and Roadmap.

• Work in a high-performing IT Infrastructure team with an understanding of IT Infrastructure technologies.

• Safeguard the Agile Team.

• Build and maintain delivery metrics to improve team efficiency.

• Highlight collaboration for Business Initiatives through Epic/Stories or separate projects.

• Act as a change agent and good communicator.

• Manage IT Infrastructure Products and delivery.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Technical or Business Degree or relevant demonstrable experience

• Demonstrable skills in leading projects in Waterfall and Agile

• Knowledge of multiple agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, Scrumban, and SAFe

• Experience leading diverse product/project teams

• Evidence of shaping innovative solutions with major business impact

• 10 years of project/program management experience with at least 5 years in Agile Scrum Master/Business Analyst

• Experience in IT Infrastructure delivery with cloud-related tasks knowledge

• Strong Agile Project and Programme Leadership Skills

• Proven problem-solving capabilities

• Knowledge of Financial Management and Benefits Delivery practices

• Broad understanding of IT systems within a business context

• Good communication, relationship, and consulting skills

• Experience with internal and external suppliers and solutions

• Excellent discernment with environmental sensitivity

• Experience with project management methodologies and standards

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Product Management experience

• Agile Project / Programme Management certifications

• Experience in a global organization with geographically dispersed collaborators

• Strong leadership skills

• Agile, Lean & Six Sigma Skills

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we ignite ambitious thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we couple technology with an inclusive demeanor to cross international boundaries and develop a leading ecosystem. Our diverse teams work at scale, bringing together the best minds globally to uncover new solutions. We think holistically about applying technology, building partnerships inside and out. We drive simplicity and efficiencies to make a real difference.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our dynamic team!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.