Scrum Master

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Job Description
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.
At Takeda's ICC we Unite in Diversity
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Scrum Master at Takeda, you will accelerate Takeda's journey towards business agility through coaching, facilitating, and mentoring.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and integrate Agile and PMO practices to support the unique requirements of platform development in a pharmaceutical setting, considering Statements of Work (SOW) and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate collaboration between a blend of internal and external team members to enhance productivity and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Lead stakeholder management efforts across Europe and the US, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Promote knowledge sharing in Agile practices to improve stakeholder engagement and team performance.
• Act as a trusted representative for the team in committees, coordinate with IT colleagues from other teams, and act as a SPOC for the product owner and business owners.
• Develop and sustain a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility.
• Maintain and adapt feedback loops to enhance team efficiency and project outcomes.
• Offer conceptual and innovative approaches to improve the organizational agility in the EDA Platform organization (Enterprise Data and Analytics).

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in Agile and traditional project management roles, ideally within a dual methodology environment.
• 4+ years of experience in Agile development, with familiarity in Scrum, Kanban, and Lean, and in project management methodologies.
• Knowledge or experience in Cloud platform concepts and/or ITIL best practices is a plus.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Comfortable leading and facilitating stakeholder workshops and planning sessions with distributed teams.
• Solid grasp of ASDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) processes and core principles.

Preferred

• Experience in Healthcare/Life Sciences.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and other similar tools.
• Industry-recognized Agile and/or Project Management qualifications.
• Technical Degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).

What Takeda Can Offer You
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people's lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.
Salary
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 2800 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link.

• Cafeteria
• Medical - High standard medical care
• Bridge days
• Summer Hours
• Multisport Card

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Locations
SVK - Bratislava - Svatoplukova
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time