Scrum Master - Manager

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

About the Role:

Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles. Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills. Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) & understanding of software development life cycle models as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques
• Planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams
• Should be able to conduct PI planning, lead SCRUM ceremonies.
• Partner with associates and stakeholders to deeply understand business requirements and translate them into actionable data strategies and solutions.
• Lead activities for payer, access, and reimbursement analytics, supporting product launches and lifecycle management.

Essential Requirements:

• SCRUM Master + SAFe Certification with 8+ Yrs of experience.
• Should be well versed with SCRUM & KANBAN, SAFe framework.
• Work in SoSM model with multiple functional, IT & Business domain teams delivering on Data Management & Migration Programs.
• Work along with PMO team in maintaining the Program- Governance, KPI & Reporting.
• Maintain Risk & Dependencies. Should be able to priorities activities based on PO/Delivery team ask.
• Hands-on with JIRA tool for maintaining SCRUM board - Epics, User stories, Task. Define Risk,
• Dependencies & Xray Test. Should be able to develop Dashboard & Reports on JIRA for project reporting & status - JQL knowledge.
• Create & Maintain Confluence Pages for Program Artifacts. Ensure tight governance of documentation on Confluence for program.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Work experience in Market Access, Payer, and Channel strategy is highly desired.
• Strong data enablement background will be good.
• Agility and adaptability in managing changing priorities.
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Customer insights and experience.
• Experience in Patient Services, Market Access, Payer and Channel strategy will be good to have.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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