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The Precision Medicine Scrum Master serves as a servant leader and coach , nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across a portfolio of Amgen Precision Medicine technology teams . The role requires direct Scrum Master support for one or more Agile teams. You will help maintain focus, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and support the application of Lean-Agile practices, while guiding teams in effective problem solving, backlog management, and issue tracking using Jira. This role collaborates closely with Product Owners and Delivery Managers to track team metrics aligned with strategic roadmaps and goals, supporting Agile governance and contributing to Amgen's SAFe transformation journey . Key Responsibilities Establish standards for Jira use , handoffs, and Agile team roles Facilitate Agile ceremonies: Daily Stand-ups , Iteration Planning , Reviews , Retrospectives Serve as servant leader and Lean-Agile coach within Product and Platform teams Foster team focus by minimizing disruptions and removing impediments Educate team members on Scrum , Lean , and Agile best practices Support Product Owner with backlog management and work prioritization Strengthen cross-team communication, particularly within the Agile Release Train (ART) Track and analyze team performance metrics Participate in Communities of Practice and foster continuous improvement Basic Qualifications Master's degree with 46 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree with 68 years of relevant experience OR Diploma with 1012 years of relevant experience (Field: Computer Science, IT, or related) Functional Skills Must-Have Skills: 5+ years of Delivery Management or Project Management experience 2+ years of experience in Agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) Experience with ITIL and validated systems environments (e.g., FDA, EMA) Proven ability to work cross-functionally and build collaborative relationships Strong planning and task prioritization skills Experience in diverse, collaborative work environments Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint Experience with Jira SAFe training experience Good-to-Have Skills: Workshop facilitation experience Experience with Slido or survey tools Professional Certifications SAFe for Teams Mandatory SAFe 6 Scrum Master Mandatory Certified SAFe 6 Agilist Preferred Certified SAFe 6 Practitioner Preferred Certified SAFe 6 Release Train Engineer Preferred ITIL 4 Foundations Preferred Soft Skills Excellent people and project management skills Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams Skilled at handling multiple priorities Team-oriented , focused on shared goals
