Senior Agile Lead - Manufacturing IT
Job Description New hires in office-based roles in the US & Puerto Rico will be required, subject to applicable law, to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption to this vaccination requirement that can be accommodated without an undue burden to the operation. However, subject to applicable law, employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as employees in health services, customer facing commercial, or research based roles, will be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation. Our Manufacturing IT Organization is passionate about bringing our medicines and vaccines to our customers around the world. Technology has never been more relevant to the future of global health so we must advance, adapt, and evolve to meet this moment. Reimagining how we work and evolving our operating model will help us do just that. It is critical to continue driving value for our company, our customers, and our patients. As we accelerate the transformation of the Manufacturing IT operating model, there is a need to incorporate modern ways of working including the adoption of an Agile capability to deliver value to our customers faster. We have started the journey, but this role provides the opportunity to further develop an Agile capability within the organization where the candidate will interface with leaders across the Value teams for manufacturing operations, quality operations & compliance, and supply chain. The Senior Agile Lead will serve as an Agile Coach as the Manufacturing IT organization transitions from Project to Product teams, assessing which Agile framework best suits each of these teams and ensuring they receive training as they shift the way they work. While this role will be focused on enabling Product teams to provide early and continuous delivery of products, it may also support delivery of process improvements that run the business of Manufacturing IT. Primary
Responsibilities:
Build relationships with the Product Team leaders within a Value team to learn about the products being delivered and their value to our Company's Manufacturing Division Assess how the new Product teams are currently delivering value and determine how to transition them to the Agile Framework Coach Product teams to become more Agile in their delivery of value Actively participate in and drive continuous improvement efforts/initiatives by serving as an Agile coach Ensure teams are able to meet commitments by removing roadblocks and focusing on quality and continuous delivery Serve as a champion and change agent for the adoption of Agile methods Support the stand up of an Agile Community of Practice Education Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required with a preference for Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or a related field Required Experience and Skills:
5
years experience using Agile methodologies to deliver products using Jira 3
years as an Agile coach to teams that are transitioning to an Agile framework High level understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles Experience with iterative software development through leading or working on a DevOps Team Prior working experience building rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience communicating with IT & Business personnel at all levels of the organization Strong negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate Continuous improvement mindset that can identify team improvement opportunities Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication Preferred Experience and Skills:
Work experience in manufacturing environment with preference for pharmaceutical manufacturing Scrum Master Certification Certified SAFe Agilist Six Sigma Green Belt certification Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, 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 innovative 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. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. Residents of Colorado Click here to request this role's pay range. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:
Regular Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Telecommuting Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
System & Network AdministrationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Build relationships with the Product Team leaders within a Value team to learn about the products being delivered and their value to our Company's Manufacturing Division Assess how the new Product teams are currently delivering value and determine how to transition them to the Agile Framework Coach Product teams to become more Agile in their delivery of value Actively participate in and drive continuous improvement efforts/initiatives by serving as an Agile coach Ensure teams are able to meet commitments by removing roadblocks and focusing on quality and continuous delivery Serve as a champion and change agent for the adoption of Agile methods Support the stand up of an Agile Community of Practice Education Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree required with a preference for Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math or a related field Required Experience and Skills:
5
years experience using Agile methodologies to deliver products using Jira 3
years as an Agile coach to teams that are transitioning to an Agile framework High level understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles Experience with iterative software development through leading or working on a DevOps Team Prior working experience building rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings Excellent oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience communicating with IT & Business personnel at all levels of the organization Strong negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate Continuous improvement mindset that can identify team improvement opportunities Fluent in English, in both oral and written communication Preferred Experience and Skills:
Work experience in manufacturing environment with preference for pharmaceutical manufacturing Scrum Master Certification Certified SAFe Agilist Six Sigma Green Belt certification Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security. Who we are We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, 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 innovative 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. NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions. If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor. Residents of Colorado Click here to request this role's pay range. Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit:
EEOC Poster EEOC GINA Supplement OFCCP EEO Supplement Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Kenilworth, 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:
Regular Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
10% Flexible Work Arrangements:
Telecommuting Shift:
1st - Day Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s):
Number of Openings:
1
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
System & Network AdministrationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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