Agile Lead

Purpose and Scope

As a critical member of our Global Digital organization, this role will drive the transition to full adoption of our Agile methodology, from the top down across our DigitalX organization. As an Agile Lead you will facilitate learning and development among employees through individual and team coaching. In doing this you will play a key role in long-term strategy across the business, helping our teams deliver better products in a faster, more efficient manner.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Work with cross functional Agile teams to drive the adoption of Agile best practices
• Guide teams to stay on track with Agile techniques, fine-tuning their approach to ensure overall strategy is met
• Lead Agile workshops and ceremonies
• Support teams in determining resource allocations to maintain Agile practices and ensure smooth project delivery.
• Continuously improve our Agile framework and provide guidance to value teams around tools & execution methodologies
• Design and lead Agile training with the aim of driving adoption throughout DigitalX and key stakeholders
• Coach senior managers in Agile practices to ensure adoption of best practices from the top down
• Communicate and promote Agile principles, and overall operating model, across the organization
• Champion the use of metrics and other objective measures by teams.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, setting goals and milestones.
• Alongside their primary responsibilities as an Agile Lead, this role will also have the opportunity to be involved in other capabilities, according to their agreed development plan.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years demonstrated relevant experience
• Five or more years of experience as an Agile Coach or Agile Lead
• Proficiency in multiple Agile Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), etc.)
• Track record of implementing Agile techniques in different work cultures and environments
• Experience in customizing and deploying an Agile framework based on the organization structure and needs.
  
  

Working Environment

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are located in India, Poland and Mexico.

The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients

Category

Astellas is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans

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