Scrum Master DDIT US&I
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Scrum Master – DDIT US&I #LI-Hybrid Location: Barcelona, Spain No of positions: 3Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support. Please apply only if this location is accessible. Act as a servant leader and Agile coach to enable high-performing teams delivering digital initiatives. Drive Agile maturity, optimize delivery flow, and ensure predictable, value-driven execution within Scrum and SAFe environments. Partner with business and IT stakeholders to foster continuous improvement, alignment, and scalable Agile adoption.
Key Responsibilities Agile Coaching & Team Enablement Coach teams, Product Owners, and stakeholders on Agile mindset, Scrum, and SAFe practices Enable high-performing, self-organized, and autonomous Agile teams Foster continuous learning, feedback culture, and continuous improvement Support onboarding and scaling of Agile teams across programs Promote knowledge sharing through Agile communities of practice Scrum & SAFe Execution Facilitate Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, Retrospectives Support SAFe events including PI Planning, Inspect & Adapt, and ART Syncs Ensure alignment between team execution and program-level objectives Drive consistent Agile ways of working across teams and external partners Flow Optimization & Delivery Support Identify and remove impediments impacting team effectiveness Optimize flow using metrics such as lead time, cycle time, and throughput Enable sustainable and predictable delivery practices Embed continuous improvement actions into team workflows Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Product Owners on backlog readiness and prioritization Act as a bridge between business and IT teams ensuring transparency Facilitate collaboration across multi-team and SAFe environments Educate stakeholders on Agile principles and ways of working Influence without authority to drive mindset and behavior changes Agile Metrics & Continuous Improvement Track Agile KPIs including velocity, cycle time, flow efficiency, and predictability Use data insights to drive continuous improvement Promote Inspect & Adapt culture at team and program level Drive improvements across processes, people, and tools Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field Certified Scrum Master (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) SAFe certification preferred 7+ years of Scrum Master experience in Agile environments Strong SAFe and Agile expertise Experience in global and matrix organizations Technical & Tooling Skills Jira, Confluence Agile metrics dashboards and reporting tools Salesforce (Marketing, Sales, Health Cloud) Veeva CRM CMS platforms (Drupal) RewardsAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role:* Barcelona: 57,900.00 - 107,500.00 EUR AnnualThe salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph:Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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