Senior Manager SAP Agile Project Manager The Opportunity Based in Hyderabad join a global healthcare biopharma company and be part of a 130- year legacy of success backed by ethical integrity forward momentum and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare Be part of an organisation driven by digital technology and data-backed approaches that support a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines vaccines and animal health products Drive innovation and execution excellence Be a part of a team with passion for using data analytics and insights to drive decision-making and which creates custom software allowing us to tackle some of the world s greatest health threats Our Technology centers focus on creating a space where teams can come together to deliver business solutions that save and improve lives An integral part of the company IT operating model Tech centers are globally distributed locations where each IT division has employees to enable our digital transformation journey and drive business outcomes These locations in addition to the other sites are essential to supporting our business and strategy A focused group of leaders in each tech center helps to ensure we can manage and improve each location from investing in growth success and well-being of our people to making sure colleagues from each IT division feel a sense of belonging to managing critical emergencies And together we must leverage the strength of our team to collaborate globally to optimize connections and share best practices across the Tech Centers Role Overview Within the EIT SAP Platform Team the Senior Manager SAP Agile Project Manager will have responsibility managing and delivering SAP projects using Agile methodologies The Senior Manager SAP Agile Project Manager is responsible for guiding the SAP Platform team through the Agile process facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members and ensuring that projects are delivered within the defined scope timeline and budget The incumbent plays a critical role in driving successful project delivery by enabling teams to embrace Agile principles and practices delivering value to stakeholders in a fast-paced and collaborative manner What will you do in this role Facilitate Agile practices Guide teams in the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies such as Scrum Kanban etc to enhance collaboration and productivity Facilitate Agile ceremonies lead meetings such as daily stand-ups sprint planning sprint reviews and retrospectives to keep the team aligned ensure progress and identify areas for improvement Stakeholder Communication Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders providing updates on project status risks and changes while also gathering feedback and requirements Risk Management Identify potential risks and impediments assess their impact and implement mitigation strategies to reduce project risks Managing project scope and priorities work closely with stakeholders to define project requirements and prioritize tasks ensuring that the team focuses on delivering the most valuable features first Monitoring project progress track team velocity monitor project metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders enabling transparency and informed decision-making Removing obstacles and facilitating collaboration identify and address any impediments that are affecting team productivity promote effective communication and foster collaboration among team members and stakeholders Continuous improvement encourage a culture of continuous improvement facilitating retrospectives to identify lessons learned and implementing changes to optimize project delivery What Should you have Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Life Sciences Engineering or a related field 7 years of experience in project management leveraging various frameworks within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry Strong understanding of Agile methodologies principles values and practices such as Scrum Kanban or Lean required This includes knowledge of Agile frameworks roles ceremonies and artifacts Proficiency in project management techniques and practices Excellent communication and facilitation skills for effective and productive collaboration and fostering a culture of transparency and open communication within the team Problem-solving and adaptability The ability to think critically analyze complex situations and adapt plans based on feedback and changing requirements Stakeholder management understanding stakeholder needs balancing competing priorities and effectively communicating project progress and outcomes Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities Working knowledge of common tools used in this role - MS-Project Spotfire SharePoint and MS Office tools Word Excel PowerPoint Atlassian tools Jira Confluence Planning tools such as Apptio for financial planning and TCO management Total Cost of Ownership Continuous learning and improvement embracing a growth mindset seeking feedback and identifying opportunities for process optimization and innovation Conflict resolution The ability to identify and address conflicts within the team or with stakeholders Certifications preferred one or more not all PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner PMI-ACP Certified ScrumMaster CSM Professional Scrum Master PSM SAFe Agilist SA Project Management Professional PMP or any other relevant certification Knowledge of various SAP ERP modules and experience with licensing for ECC S 4 HANA and cloud platforms etc preferred Experience in Global SAP implementations in a project planning capacity preferred Good understanding of business processes and ability to connect requirements from different groups preferred Knowledge of Pharmaceutical industry and validated software environments preferred Our technology teams operate as business partners proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities We collaborate internationally to deliver services and solutions that help everyone be more productive and enable innovation Who we are We are known as Merck Co Inc Rahway New Jersey USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else For more than a century we have been inventing for life bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world s most challenging diseases Today our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver creative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world What we look for Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world Here you have that opportunity You can put your empathy creativity digital mastery or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time Our team is constantly evolving so if you are among the intellectually curious join us and start making your impact today HYDIT2025 Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck Co Inc Rahway NJ USA also known as Merck Sharp Dohme LLC Rahway NJ USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities All CVs resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place Where agency agreements are in place introductions are position specific Please no phone calls or emails Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel Requirements Flexible Work Arrangements Not ApplicableShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material s Required Skills Data Engineering Data Visualization Design Applications Software Configurations Software Development Software Development Life Cycle SDLC Solution Architecture System Designs Systems Integration Testing Preferred Skills Job Posting End Date 10 1 2025A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date Requisition ID R336569