Agile Coach
Publication date:
24 October 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Bratislava
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Job Description
Agile Coach
The Future Begins Here
At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia.
In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.
At Takeda we unite in diversity!
Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.
The Opportunity
Takeda’s Agile coaches support the implementation of Takeda’s Agile Framework (TAF) and oversee the development of Agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the organization.
Responsibilities
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Guide Agile teams as they use Takeda’s Agile Framework to adopt new ways of working through multiple Agile methodologies, including Kanban, Agile Scrum and SAFe.
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Advise technical leads on staffing, mobilizing, activating, and sustaining Agile teams.
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Coach and Mentor Product Managers/Owners, Scrum Masters, and team members as they work to improve team dynamics, velocity, psychological safety, and delivery of value.
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Aid Scrum Masters and Agile team members in the use of Jira, Confluence, and other internally supported tools to manage Agile projects.
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Assess best practices and determine necessary adjustments to improve team agility.
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Support Product Managers and Functional/Chapter leads to maximize team effectiveness through structures that incorporate best Agile/Lean practices.
Skills and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, or other relevant work experience.
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8+ years of experience within a Lean/Agile development environment.
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Thorough understanding of OKRs, Scrum, Kanban, and/or SAFe methodologies.
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Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to reach audiences of all levels of a large global organization.
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Experience developing learning content using recognized instructional design methodologies.
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Business mindset coupled with intense intellectual curiosity.
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Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others to move toward common goals.
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Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.
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Demonstrated knowledge or interest in digital technologies.
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Understanding of latest digital trends and direction of digital innovation.
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Knowledge of Jira, Microsoft Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
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Proficiency in English language
Preferred
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Healthcare and Life Sciences industry experience desired
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Industry-recognized Agile and / or DevOps Qualifications,
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Preferred Technical Degree (or equivalent experience)
What Takeda Can Offer You
At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.
Salary
As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is € 4450 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link .
- Cafeteria
- Medical - High standard medical care
- Bridge days
- Summer Hours
- Multisport Card
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Locations
SVK - Bratislava – Svatoplukova
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time