Join Amgen s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen if you feel like you re part of something bigger it s because you are Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do Since 1980 we ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world s toughest diseases With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year As a member of the Amgen team you ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them you ll thrive as part of the Amgen team Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career IS Organizational Effectiveness Senior Manager - Corporate Functions What you will do Let s do this Let s change the world In this vital role you will work with product and platform teams across the organization to facilitate and improve processes coach on Scaled Agile Framework SAFe to improve delivery of value The IS Organizational Effectiveness Sr Mgr interacts with the organization s Product Teams Platform Teams Portfolio Management and Communities of Practice to continuously improve standards processes and automation enablers that accelerate staff and team SAFe maturity and overall business agility Lead the implementation and adoption of the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe across the organization Assess current states of Agile maturity identify areas for improvement and guide the organization in aligning with SAFe principles and practices Act as a change agent promoting the benefits of SAFe and driving organizational transformation Collaborate with teams leaders and key customers to create a shared understanding of SAFe and its value and help overcome resistance to change Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective communication Facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams to achieve common goals Communicate progress challenges and successes to customers at all levels Collaborate with key customers to establish and track KPIs related to SAFe implementation Support the Scaled Agile transformation efforts within the organization including the adoption of SAFe principles practices and approach Assess the current state of Agile maturity and develop a roadmap for improvement Provide guidance and support to teams and leaders in transitioning to Agile methodologies Mentor Agile teams to improve their performance collaboration and delivery capabilities Provide coaching to Scrum Masters RTEs Product Owners and team members to enhance their Agile skills Provide training and workshops on SAFe principles and practices to teams and key partners Develop a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization Conduct regular assessments of current processes and identify areas for improvement Implement best practices and tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity Monitor and measure the effectiveness of process changes and make necessary adjustments Act as a change agent promoting the benefits of SAFe and driving organizational transformation They collaborate with teams leaders and customers to create a shared understanding of SAFe and its value and help overcome resistance to change Leverage agile tools such as Jira Jira Align Smartsheet s and Confluence What we expect of you We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients This role requires deep understanding of Agile principles and frameworks like SAFe Scrum practices along with excellent leadership and communication skills Basic Qualifications Doctorate degree Master s degree Bachelor s degree and 12 to 17 years of experience in SAFe implementations and delivery Strong knowledge of SAFe methodologies and practices Prior experience with Agile project management tools such as Jira Software Confluence and Jira Align Hands-on experience in guiding teams and Agile Release Trains through Protected events and ensuring adherence to SAFe practices and behaviors Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for solving complex challenges Collaborative spirit and effective communication skills to work seamlessly in a cross-functional team Preferred Qualifications Experiences with agile transformations in larger enterprises and legacy systems Jira Align experience Workshop facilitation and training development experience Soft Skills Excellent people and project management skills Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Ability to handle multiple priorities successfully High degree of initiative and self-motivation Team-oriented with a focus on achieving team goals Working Hours This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts as required based on business requirements What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture we ll support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team careers amgen com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients Together we compete in the fight against serious disease Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us to request accommodation