Scrum master - Digital Manufacturing

About the Job

As a Scrum Master at Sanofi, you will be responsible for facilitating Agile practices and principles within the Digital Manufacturing team, focusing specifically on Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. You will ensure efficient delivery of digital products that optimize manufacturing processes and align with our strategic objectives. This role sits within the Digital Product job family as identified in Sanofi's Job Architecture.

What you will be doing:

The Digital Manufacturing team is responsible for implementing and maintaining digital solutions that enhance manufacturing operations across Sanofi's production facilities. The MES solutions are critical systems that bridge the gap between enterprise planning systems and shop floor control systems, providing real-time monitoring, tracking, and documentation of the transformation of raw materials into finished products. As Scrum Master, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation and continuous improvement of these systems through agile methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Process Facilitation: Lead Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives for MES implementation and enhancement projects
• Team Coaching: Coach cross-functional team members on Agile methodologies and help remove impediments to team Progress
• Manufacturing Domain Support: Collaborate with manufacturing subject matter experts to ensure MES solutions meet operational requirements
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate continuous improvement of team processes and practices in the context of manufacturing systems development
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Product Owners, manufacturing leaders, and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and report on team velocity, sprint burndown, and other key performance indicators relevant to MES implementation
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other Scrum Masters, Agile COE, manufacturing teams, and IT departments to share best practices and ensure system integration
• Coordination: Coordinate with the MES capability team in Hyderabad and other stakeholders to achieve/ appropriate/ align the planning and deliveries.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in business administration, computer science, information sciences, or other related field; 5+ years of experience in Agile methodologies, scrum framework, project management or other related field
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, etc.)
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to remove impediments
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or related manufacturing technologies
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Experience with scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, LeSS, etc.)
• Background in digital transformation projects within manufacturing environments

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to contribute to Sanofi's digital manufacturing transformation journey
• Career development within our Digital, Data & Technology organization
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes through manufacturing excellence

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