Job Title: IT Scrum Master

Introduction to Role:

Join the ETS Project Capabilities Delivery Team as we increase our scrum master capability. This role will typically adopt an AGILE methodology when delivering projects. Reporting to an SPM or PM, the scrum master leads small project teams or supports larger projects/programmes from initiation to close, delivering effective solutions that meet approved customer and business needs. This role is also expected to have strong business analysis experience and is required to follow established project management standards and identify possible project management capability areas for improvement.

Accountabilities:

As a Scrum Master, you will facilitate release planning sessions, plan and host daily standup meetings, sprint reviews and demo sessions, and sprint retrospective sessions. You will assist the Product Owner in backlog grooming and establishing acceptance criteria, track cross team dependencies, ensure all stories are documented in JIRA, coordinate the Go-Live activities, grow the project team's agile maturity, assess the suitability for adopting an AGILE approach, manage changes to project/programme scope, capture user stories, business requirements and commitment to project/program objectives, assist with managing project/programme budgets, identify and assist with effective risk & issue management, ensure the project team adheres to all standards including ADF, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and best practices.

Essential Skills/Experience:

- Technical or business degree or relevant proven experience

- 36+ months in a project delivery role

- Agile and Scrum Master skills across multiple different types of projects

- Experience of performing a Business Analyst role

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Excellent organisational skills

- Good business acumen with sensitivity to environment

- Familiar with project management and delivery methodologies and standards

- Strong problem-solving skills

- Ability to operate in a sophisticated, fast moving and ambiguous environment

- Experience handling and delivering around multiple conflicting priorities

- Familiarity of working with global collaborators in a multi-time zone environment

- Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams

- Ability to intuitively identify and fill gaps of different role types

- Strong networking and team working skills

- Excellent time management and planning skills

Desirable Skills/Experience:

- Masters degree

- Experience of working with internal and third party suppliers

- Experience leading teams and activities

- Lean & Six Sigma Skills

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold 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.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, you will have the opportunity to define the ground-breaking, sustainable technologies of the future. You will be part of a diverse team of technical experts who are driven by an unrelenting desire to learn. We are always applying the latest technologies and ways of working, from Lean to imaging, to help the business get to better scientific outcomes, quicker. We are not only backed by huge investment, we also feel valued. And, as our data and digital capabilities expand every day, we know we're playing our part in accelerating AstraZeneca's growth.

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where you can make a real impact? Apply now and let's make a difference together!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.