Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum & Kanban)

About the role

Novartis is hiring an Agile Delivery Lead (Scrum & Kanban), internally titled Scrum Master DDIT US&I, based in Barcelona, Spain. The role empowers teams to accelerate digital innovation and drive value that improves patients' lives, coaching teams, optimizing delivery flow and leveraging AI-enabled ways of working. Relocation support is not offered, so only apply if the location is accessible.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Agile delivery across cross-functional digital product teams and strategic business initiatives.
• Coach teams, Product Owners and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum and Kanban.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and partner with Product Owners on backlog readiness and prioritization.
• Remove impediments and optimize delivery flow using lead time, cycle time, throughput and flow efficiency metrics.
• Educate stakeholders and influence Agile mindset adoption, and use AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering or a related discipline.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product delivery, product management or digital transformation.
• Minimum 5 years as an Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Lead or Flow Engineer.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in Scrum, Kanban, Agile coaching, flow optimization, Agile metrics, stakeholder management and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Confluence, Miro, Agile reporting tools and AI-enabled delivery solutions such as Rovo, Claude or GitHub Copilot.
• Experience in global matrix organizations.
• Desirable: SAFe certification and experience in multi-team or scaled Agile environments; experience with Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, MLR processes, DAM platforms or the Life Sciences industry.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary in Barcelona of 57,900 to 107,500 EUR, with a possible performance-based bonus.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.