About this role
Job Description Summary
-Manage the design, deployment and delivery of projects of medium to large complexity (determined by budget, timeline and stakeholder), providing IT solutions that meet business requirements
-Direct project teams (internals/externals) and maintain control of progress, quality, and budget to meet the desired business objectives
-Setup and run all project related meetings and maintain the record of actions, decisions, issues, risks and act the primary point of contact for all project related escalations
-Ensure all project deliverables meet quality and compliance standards, including thorough documentation with timely reviews and approvals
-Ensure a smooth transition to operations and the optimal planning and execution of all activities associated with a release
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead one or two Agile Scrum teams delivering high-quality solutions in complex, global environments
- Act as a servant leader, promoting Agile principles, team accountability, and continuous improvement
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
- Partner with Product Owners to refine backlogs, prioritize work, and ensure delivery flow
- Remove impediments, resolve conflicts, and protect teams from external disruptions
- Track and communication delivery metrics including velocity, cycle time, and quality outcomes
- Manage end-to-end project delivery using waterfall or hybrid methodologies where required
- Establish governance including risk management, stakeholder alignment, and decision forums
- Lead release planning, cutover, change management, and transition to operations
- Act as the primary contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication on progress, risks, and issues
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent practical experience
- Agile or Scrum certification such as Certified Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Master
- Minimum five years of experience in information technology project delivery within complex global environments
- +5 years’ experience as a Scrum Master coaching teams to high performance and Agile maturity
- Strong experience delivering projects using waterfall or hybrid methodologies including governance and risk management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across global and cross-functional teams
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments
- Familiarity with Agile and project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, and ServiceNow
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve
Skills Desired
Agile Methodology, Change Management, Communication, Decision Making Skills, Leadership, Negotiation, Operational Excellence Projects, Problem Solving, Project Delivery, Project Finance, Project Management, project manager, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Project Team Management, scrum master, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy Development