Agile Scrum Master

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Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to transforming patients' lives through science. At the core of that mission are the talented individuals who contribute their unique skillsets to help us drive innovation and deliver truly life-changing drugs for our patients. As we continue to pursue that mission, we're looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. What unique gene will you bring?

Position Summary:

The Agile Scrum Master will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting our Human Resources IT team in the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies under the Product Based Operating Model. This individual will facilitate Scrum ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure the team adheres to Agile principles and practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile frameworks, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, practices, and frameworks to ensure effective adoption and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Product Owners to ensure the product backlog is well-defined, prioritized, and maintained.

Remove impediments and obstacles that hinder the team's progress and ensure a smooth workflow.

Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and accountability within the team.

Track and report on key Agile metrics, such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle time, to monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement.

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Promote a product-based operating model by encouraging cross-functional collaboration and a focus on delivering value to end-users.

Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Stay current with industry trends and best practices in Agile methodologies and share knowledge with the team.

Skills/Experience:

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.

Proven experience as a Scrum Master in an Agile environment, preferably within Human Resources IT or a related field.

Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.

Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.

Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Experience with Agile project management tools, such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.

A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as Transforming patients' lives through science™ , every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

BMS has a diverse occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:

Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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Company: Bristol-Myers Squibb

Req Number: R1587217

Updated: 2025-01-19 02:33:45.084 UTC

Location: Princeton-NJ

Bristol Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, gender expression, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.