Project Manager - Global Medical Technology

Lets do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you

In this vital role you will act as a servant-leader and coach, facilitating team events, agile ceremonies and processes adherence while supporting various Global Medical product teams in delivering value. You will also promote the product when collaborating internally with the product team, to improve the customer experience and help deliver better products. This role involves guiding teams to adhere to SAFe Agile principles, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving continuous improvement. By ensuring the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused outcomes that align with organizational strategy, you will play a pivotal role in advancing SAFe Agile transformation and fostering innovation throughout the enterprise.

Roles & Responsibilities:

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  Function as a Technology Project Manager/Scrum Master within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) product team
  
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  Serve as a liaison between the Global Medical product owners, business teams and the technology development teams, prioritizing resources, needs and expectations
  
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  Support and/or be responsible for a suite of assigned projects and product teams
  
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  Support and/or lead all aspects of project management including scope, timelines, budget, vendor resources and internal collaborators, communication, requirements, risks, and post-launch maintenance
  
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  Lead and schedule necessary project-related meetings such as kick-offs, weekly status meetings, work sessions, deliverable reviews, and functional testing
  
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  Provide support with compliance, governance, demand management, change management.
  
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  Develop and maintain product roadmaps that clearly outlines the planned features and enhancements, timelines, and achievements
  
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  Identify and manage risks associated with the systems, including technological risks, scientific validation, and user acceptance
  
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  Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams, including those in the US and other international locations.
  
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  Lead and facilitate agile events including stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, demos and backlog refinement meetings to promote team collaboration.
  
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  Guide and Coach the team in understanding and applying Agile frameworks principles and practices.
  
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  Work with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the backlog ensuring the team delivers high-value outcomes aligned with business objectives.
  
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  Resolve conflicts and remove impediments hindering team’s progress. Call out risks and cross-Team dependency to ensure that they are addressed in a timely manner.
  
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  Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Teams by leading retrospectives, encouraging innovation, promoting Agile engineering practices and DevOps culture.
  
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  Monitor and report on the progress of the Team ensuring transparency and alignment with Sprint goals and Team objectives.
  
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  Help the scrum teams achieve delivery acceleration focused on business outcomes by reaching higher levels of scrum maturity.
  
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  Support scaling Agile by engaging in cross-team ceremonies and Program Increment (PI) planning to align team activities with Agile Release Train (ART) objectives.
  

What we expect of you

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  Master’s degree and 4 to 6 years of computer science or engineering field experience OR
  
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  Bachelor’s degree and 6 to 8 years of computer science or engineering field experience OR
  
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  Diploma and 10 to 12 years of computer science or engineering field experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

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  5+ yrs. of project management experience managing digital technology projects in a fast-paced, multi-client environment, including full design-build project lifecycle of web projects
  
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  Experience in guiding teams through Agile events and ensuring adherence to agreed practices and behaviors
  
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  Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection and other scrum techniques
  
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  Good understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  
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  Familiarity with technology stack like Veeva, Salesforce, AWS, AI, Tableau, web technologies
  
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  Experience in Medical Affairs of a large pharmaceutical or biotech preferred
  

Must-Have Skills:

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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical users
  
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  Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex challenges with data
  
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  Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills to work seamlessly in a cross-functional team
  

Good-to-Have Skills:

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  Work experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
  
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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  
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  An ongoing commitment to learning and staying at the forefront of AI/ML advancements.
  
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  Good understanding of DevOps and Test Automation Processes in software delivery
  

Professional Certifications

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  Mandatory certification in SAFe Scrum Master or similar
  
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  Preferred certification in project management (PMP, etc)
  

Soft Skills:

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  Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
  
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
  
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  Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals.
  
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  Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
  
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  Strong ability to inspire and lead teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  
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  Proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing data-driven solutions effectively.
  
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  Proven ability to work with cross-functional and multicultural teams to deliver on shared goals.
  
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  Flexibility to manage evolving priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

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