Release Train Engineer

Job title:

Release Train Engineer

Company:

AstraZeneca

Job description

Join AstraZeneca, a global, innovation-driven Biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. We’re a place where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and ignite your ambitious spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.The AstraZeneca Global IT organization is responsible for defining and driving digital and data strategies across the corporation in support of AstraZeneca’s bold ambitions to provide cures for cancer in every form, to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions.Join us in IGNITE, a vibrant function in Astra Zeneca IT, who are on an exciting journey to accelerate the adoption and value of technology and data in AstraZeneca.As an Agile Release Train Engineer, you will be part of Digital Services and will be responsible for enabling the agile delivery of Digital Services in IGNITE. The role reports to the IGNITE Programme Lead in Digital Services and is embedded in the Digital Services Leadership team.Accountabilities:Facilitate cross functional planning for the function (iterations, quarterly & annually)Coaching the members of the release train on lean/agile ways of workingOptimize flow & value of joined up delivery and establish a culture of continuous improvementsManage and coordinate budgets, forecasts, tasks, schedules, risks, change management, and status to support effective decision making and reporting to stakeholders and review boardsManage relationships with business stakeholders to ensure the effective capturing of business requirements and commitment to objectives. Responsible for steering/ stakeholder meetings, communication of status, issues, risksWork with Capability Leaders to define release plans, grooming and prioritizing backlogAct as release train engineer to the digital services teamFacilitate agile ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo, Sprint RetrospectiveInfluence changes that sustainably increase scrum team velocityDrive effective risks & issues management, ensuring processes are in place and effectively used. Ensure these are resolved and escalate as appropriate.Establish governance with Head of Digital Services including cadence of meetings to review progress against commitmentsEssential Skills/Experience:Hands-on experience as RTE in an agile delivery environmentExperience working in a global organization and across cultural boundariesExperience of Programme Increment Planning and in Agile delivery methodologiesProven IT delivery experience, working in a matrixed teamWho you are:You are an excellent communicator; you have demonstrated skills interacting with leadersYou are a skilled influencer with positive relationship leadership skills

You are curious, with an entrepreneurial attitude and the proven track record to craft innovative solutionsYou have well-developed organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal comms skillsYou can work independently or within a team proactively in a fast-paced AGILE-SCRUM environmentYou take ownership for the successful delivery of initiativesDesirable Skills/Experience:Project Management certifications preferred (Prince2, PMP, MSP, Agile – Scrum, SAFe 5/6)Experience with planning tools (Jira, MS Project, MIRO)Experience with resourcing/ budgeting and reporting tools (SNOW PPM)Technical, Science or Business degree (or relevant working experience in these areas)Don’t meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this, or other roles.At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people’s lives better. It pushes us to keep building on our foundations and progressing as we turn our ever-growing and increasingly complex pipeline from molecule to medicine. Be part of evolving how we work with Lean, cutting-edge science, digitalisation and sustainable practices. We are leading the way in delivering Lean processes that drive greater efficiency and speed. Sustainable practices are at the heart of what we do, ensuring we manage our environmental impact across all our activities and products.Are you ready to make an impact on society through our sustainability goals? Join us in groundbreaking AstraZeneca’s sustainability strategy. Have the opportunity to be a key contributor to Zero Carbon by 2025 and carbon negative across the entire value chain by 2030. Everyone can contribute towards our collective legacy of doing good for people, the environment and society.Ready to make a difference? Apply now!Date Posted 12-ago-2024Closing Date 30-ago-2024AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:01:31 GMT

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