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Agile Delivery Manager (12 months fixed term contract)

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Viatris

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dublin
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AI generated summary

  • You should have 3+ years in Agile project management, knowledge of data projects, Azure DevOps, supply chain, SAP familiarity, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree or certification.
  • You will engage stakeholders, manage projects, facilitate Agile ceremonies, track progress, maintain documentation, and use metrics to ensure effective delivery and communication across teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of Agile project management experience
  • Basic knowledge of data-related development project management
  • Azure DevOps Boards experience or similar working as part of an agile team
  • General understanding of Supply Chain functions.
  • Some familiarity with SAP.
  • Proven ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams and varying technical scopes.
  • Strong Communication skills
  • PMP, Scrum Master or similar certification
  • Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives) and driving continuous improvement.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with stakeholders to understand needs, manage expectations, address concerns and ensure requirements are met.
  • Provide regular updates to stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and any issues encountered.
  • Act as a supporting point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and outcomes.
  • Facilitate communication between the analytics team, business units, and external partners.
  • Ensure that the team is aligned on priorities and that the team understand the tasks.
  • Prepare concise and informative executive summaries of project statuses, highlighting key achievements, risks, and issues.
  • Develop and maintain a structured and consistent process for reporting project status.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Ensure efficient allocation of resources, clear prioritization of tasks, and alignment with project milestones.
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops to drive project progress and resolve issues through proactive engagement.
  • Collaborate with product owners and technical leads to manage and prioritize the backlog.
  • Support in defining structures and cadences for project delivery, including establishing acceptance criteria, code reviews, unit testing and performance testing, UAT windows and deployments.
  • Support resource planning on a continuous 12-month basis, focusing on roadmapping project deliverables to meet strategic goals.
  • Oversee day-to-day execution, planning, and reporting of non-agile initiatives, ensuring effective implementation.
  • Maintain project documentation, including requirements, issue logs, meeting minutes and UAT results.
  • Establish clarity and consistency in all process and development documentation required across project types and technologies.
  • Ensure that all project documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure transparency and visibility into the Agile process by maintaining accurate sprint reports, burndown charts, and other metrics from Azure DevOps.
  • Use visualization tools to help create clear and impactful reports that detail current projects in flight, whether they are on track, behind schedule, or at risk.
  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics such as velocity, burndown, and capacity planning to identify areas of improvement.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Agile Delivery Manager contract?

The Agile Delivery Manager position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What are the main responsibilities of the Agile Delivery Manager?

The main responsibilities include coordinating and managing the end-to-end delivery of Global Supply Chain Analytics projects, facilitating Agile ceremonies, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.

What Agile frameworks should I be familiar with for this position?

You should be familiar with Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, as the role requires facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Is experience with Azure DevOps required for this role?

Yes, basic knowledge and experience with Azure DevOps Boards or similar tools are required as part of working in an Agile team.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

Candidates should have 3+ years of Agile project management experience, a BS degree in a related field, and PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification.

Does the role require any technical knowledge?

Yes, there is a requirement for basic knowledge of data-related project management, familiarity with SAP, and understanding of supply chain functions.

How does Viatris promote diversity and inclusion?

Viatris is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, emphasizing that different experiences and perspectives strengthen the company.

Are there opportunities for career progression at Viatris?

Yes, Viatris offers excellent career progression opportunities as part of its commitment to employee development.

What benefits are offered to employees at Viatris?

Benefits include competitive salaries, work-life balance initiatives, a bonus scheme, health insurance, and a pension plan.

Does the Agile Delivery Manager need to engage with stakeholders?

Yes, one of the key responsibilities includes engaging with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure their needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.

We believe in healthcare not as it is, but as it should be

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2020
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a global healthcare company empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. Our differentiated portfolio includes brands, generics, and complex generics across multiple therapeutic areas. Our product diversity combined with our global scale, local approach and deep understanding of our markets allows for better access to customers and patients in more than 165 countries and territories. From our unique vantage point, we have the ability to touch all of life’s moments from acute conditions to chronic diseases. We put the person at the center of their own unique health journey. Viatris is more than a place to work, it is a place to make an impact in the world. Our culture is performance-driven, highly engaging and inclusive. We support and invest in our colleagues living, learning, growing and achieving on behalf of our mission. Four simple but powerful expectations define The Viatris Way – Own It. Be Real. Stay Agile. Take Pride. Ultimately, we know we are Stronger Together, working collaboratively and relentlessly across our company and with the broader global community, in pursuit of access. Because health matters everywhere.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings plans

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Remote and flexible work arrangements in most locations