Agile Transformation Manager

Job Description

[Perm role] - Drive Agile Transformation with a new team in a global pharma company

Roles/Responsibilities

• Facilitate the setup and growth of Scrum teams, promoting their self-organization and autonomy.
• Introduce and implement agile practices and processes in product development, including DevOps methodologies.
• Foster an agile mindset within the organization through education and training for leadership and managers.
• Plan and execute change management initiatives to embed an agile culture within the organization.
• Support operational aspects related to Scrum teams, such as OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and designing/implementing HR systems.
• Stay updated on the latest agile trends and case studies, driving their adoption within the organization.

Required skills

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in Agile methodologies and practices.
• Proven track record in coaching and supporting teams through Agile transformations.
• Familiarity with DevOps and other agile product development practices.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to influence and inspire organizational change.
• Ability to design and execute change management plans.
• Experience working with large-scale frameworks such as LeSS or Scrum@Scale (Certification beneficial).
• Fluency in Japanese (both written and spoken), as well as intermediate level English or higher.

Preferred skills

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharma, or medical industries is a plus.
• Coaching certifications such as RST (Registered Scrum Trainer) or SAFe Program Consultant.
• DevOps-related certifications or skills.
• Experience with test-driven development (ATDD/BDD).

Personal Attributes

• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on the latest agile trends and practices.

About our client
Global pharmaceutical company that has been around in Japan for hundreds of years. They are one of the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world by revenue.
With a newly established (2022) Agile Transformation Team, they are driving organizational change and agile practices.

The company prioritizes agility and collaboration to deliver customer-centric value and individualized experiences. Within this transformation, you will play a key role in supporting teams at both the IT, as well as business operational and strategic levels, fostering an agile mindset and culture throughout the organization.

This company is driving diversity. Therefore, they very much welcome applicants from various backgrounds to apply. However, since visa sponsorship is not available, please note that the company can only accept applicants that are eligible to work in Japan at the time of application.