For our client, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies, we are looking for an expert with Agile methodologies and principles, as well as the SAFe framework and its core principles. The person must have a Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification. The candidate should be very experienced in a Scrum Master role within a SAFe implementation in an international environment and be fluent in English.
General Information :
Planned duration : 31.12.2025
Extension : possible but not planned yet
Remote / Home Office : max. 50%
Team : support & coach 7 agile teams
Tasks & Responsibilities :
Co-responsible for ensuring that our ART operates seamlessly, delivers and reports results in line with the committed 2-year strategic roadmap.
In close alignment with ART Product Management and RTE: Effectively support Agile practices across seven agile teams; facilitating alignment, agile ceremonies, and ensuring robust dependency management.
Backlog management: Work with POs and Scrum Masters to set up and maintain a work breakdown structure including dependencies, which makes logical and practical sense from the perspective of engineering and delivery of a complex product. Familiarize with technical and business objectives of the teams. Be ready to actively co-author backlog items if needed.
Program Plan: Projecting backlog to a short/mid/long term timeline and making it traceable and reportable on different aggregation levels.
Permanent Quality Assurance with all teams for completeness, consistency and up-to-dateness of the plan.
Further advance ART templates and develop best practice reporting formats for ART delivery (Jira & AgileHive based).
Ensure the ART complies with the portfolio and project framework of the Roche Global Customer Support (GCS) organization, and be the interface between the ART and the GCS Project & Portfolio Excellence and Finance chapters.
Help optimizing ART practices in other formal compliance areas, such as Jira-integrated requirements and test management (together with Validation Lead).
Passion for Agile methodologies, helping to promote continuous improvement and foster a culture of collaboration.
Possibility to be considered: Combine this role with a 50% assignment as Scrum Master of a single agile team within the ART.
Must Haves :
Demonstrated experience with Agile methodologies and principles.
Strong understanding of the SAFe framework and its core principles.
Scrum Master (CSM) or SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or Release Train Engineer (RTE) certification.
Proven experience in a Scrum Master role within a SAFe implementation in an international environment.
Mastery of Jira-based backlog management and planning tools/plugins.
Proven ability to guide and coach multiple Agile teams.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Fluency (spoken and written) in English is mandatory (other languages are optional).
Nice to Have :
Advanced SAFe certification (such as SAFe Program Consultant - SPC).
Previous experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).
Experience with AgileHive.
Background in software development or technical expertise in the area of concern (Knowledge Management, Enterprise Content Management, AI).
Your application
Please apply online. For further information about the position, please contact your Gi Group recruiter, Mrs. Anh Nguyen (+41 76 586 02 13).
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