Sr. Agile Delivery Manager - Alexion Operations

Job Title: Sr. Agile Delivery Manager - Alexion Operations 

Location: Lisbon

Introduction to Role:
Join our team at AstraZeneca's Rare Disease Unit, Alexion, as a Sr. Agile Delivery Manager. This role is pivotal in delivering key strategic and cross-functional projects across Alexion Operations (AO), with a focus on outcomes and benefits realisation. As a member of the AO Operational Excellence Team, you will be an advocate of our OPEX framework and standards, modelling new ways of working and behaviours. This is your chance to be part of a team where scientific leadership changes patients’ lives.

Accountabilities:
In this role, you will lead and support AO teams in the adoption of new Agile methodologies and ways of working. You will organise and facilitate agile ceremonies, ensure that agile principles and practices are understood and followed by all team members, and use agile metrics and tools to track progress and forecast project completion. You will also provide oversight and program management leadership over multiple projects, develop detailed project plans, manage changes in project scope and delivery timelines, and identify and manage project risks/issues to ensure successful execution.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• At least 10 years’ experience leading teams using Agile project management and Scrum methodology.

• Experience managing Digital Transformation programs/projects

• Change management experience in diverse, cross-functional teams

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, enterprise-wide projects

• Experience in relationship management

• Excellent customer service and business acumen

• Strong storytelling skills

• Significant experience presenting in front senior-level stakeholders

• Cross-functional experience in a supply chain environment and/or Life Sciences / BioPharma industries

• Management consulting experience

• Project Management Certification

• Certified Scrum Master

• Change Management Certification

• Certified to Black/Green belt level or relevant Lean Qualification

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. We are a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. Our workforce reflects the patients we serve – diversity is embedded in everything we do. We are entrepreneurs and innovators who speak up and break new ground. Our bold spirit drives us to spot opportunities, make important decisions and take smart risks. 

Join us on our exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare and reach more patients worldwide. You will be valued not only for your unique contribution, skills and background but also because we recognise that people are our greatest asset. 

Are you ready to make an impact – in medicine, for patients and society? Apply now!