Job Description

DescriptionKenvue is currently recruiting for:Scrum Master /Squad LeadThis position reports to The Ariba Buying Technical Product Owner (TPO) and sits within Corporate Technology.The role will be responsible for x1 Capacity Squad focused on the SAP Ariba Product and EcoystemWho we areAt Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AIDxc2xae Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.Role reports to: Global Product Leader for Procurement Operations Lead.Location: India, Karnataka, BangaloreTravel %: nonePay: xxx (if compliant with country laws)What you will doWe are seeking an experience and motivated Scrum Master/Squad Lead to join and manage our IT capacity team for Ariba. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of agile methodology, strong background in IT operations and proven track record of connecting and leading across cross-functional team to deliver scalable solutions and application stability. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the teams efficiency, removing roadblocks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. You will have day to day ownership of the teams productivity and workload.
Key Responsibilities

• Faciltitate Agile ceremonies (Daily Stand-up, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews) to ensure smooth team operations and alignment

• Coach and build the team around Agile Practice to ensure team effiecancy

• Ensure effective capacity planning by tracking team velocity, working to and assigning task story points, idenitfiying resource needs and ensuring proper ulitisation of the team members across different sprints and projects.

• Work closely with stakeholders (Product Owner, Application Reliabilty, Integration Team, ECC team leads etc) to ensure that the team works aligns with business objectives, the solution roadmap and capacity constraints for optimial ROI.

• Monitor Team performance through key metrics (OKRS), identify and signal roadblocks, and facilitate continuous improvement to maintain and enhane team productivity

• Remove obstacles that impede the team's progress, ensuring the they are able to meet the their sprint goals without delay .

• Comminicate progress and risks effectively to leadership (TPO, BPO) providing insights into demand timelines and constraints.

• Manage cross-functional dependencies and hand-offs between squads (Ariba will function as two squads to manage timezones and work globally), ensuring that the teams are aligned and collobarating effectively

• Foster a culture of collaboration (people first), innovation (leading with data) and accountability (owner-mindset) to deliver high quality IT services.

What we are looking forRequired Qualifications

• Srum Master Certified by an accredited body.

• Three to Five plus years of experience as a Scrum Master, Squad Lead or Agile Project Manager ideally leading dedicated capacity management teams

• Strong Experience managing a product backlog/release plan, tracking team level metrics, attending product team ceremonies, removing blockers, etc.

• Understanding of Agile methodology and frameworks (SCRUM, Kanban, SAFe) and the ability to adapt them to to apply in practical team-specific contexts.

• Demonstrated success in leading and managing cross-functional, self-organized teams.

• Familiarity with IT Capacity planning, tools and techniques.

• Strong Experience with Atalassian suite (Jira, Confluence, XRay)

• Experience working at pace in a global work environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Abiilty to Coach and mentor teams toward best practice

Desired QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or another related field
Agile Certiifications (CSM, PSM, SAFe)
Product/Digital expertise:
Foundational skills in data engineering, cybersecurity, intelligent automation, and emerging technology

• Experience with the SAP Ariba Cloud offering, functionality and application

Relevant Ariba cerifications
What's in it for you

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges from $XXX to $YYY. This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Total Rewards Package*

• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups

• This list could vary based on location/region

*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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