Scrum Master / Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
Zoetis, Inc. is the world's largest producer of medicine and vaccinations for pets and livestock. The Zoetis Tech & Digital (ZTD) Global ERP organization is as a key building block of ZTD comprising of enterprise applications and systems platforms.

Join us at Zoetis India Capability Center (ZICC) in Hyderabad, where innovation meets excellence. As part of the world's leading animal healthcare company, ZICC is at the forefront of driving transformative advancements and applying technology to solve the most complex problems. Our mission is to ensure sustainable growth and maintain a competitive edge for Zoetis globally by leveraging the exceptional talent in India.

At ZICC, you'll be part of a dynamic team that partners with colleagues worldwide, embodying the true spirit of One Zoetis. Together, we ensure seamless integration and collaboration, fostering an environment where your contributions can make a real impact. Be a part of our journey to pioneer innovation and drive the future of animal healthcare.
Zoetis is seeking a candidate that will act as the Scrum Master / Project Manager for a VMRD Initiative. The role will act as a link between the Digital Product Owner, Development Teams, Business Product Management, UX Designers etc. You will be our go-to person for applying scrum to produce high-quality work. Scrum Master duties include managing timelines, resolving problems and coaching team members on Agile methodologies. You will manage each sprints scope and timeline, resolve conflicts, remove obstacles that occur and complete all necessary compliance paperwork for each new product release. This position requires a combination of technical and business acumen and strong communication skills. The Scrum Master / Project Manager should have an agile mindset and experience in the software development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES . Percent of Time
IT Technical Scrum/Project Manager
* Knows very well at least two project management methodologies, can explain them and teach others how to use them, and is able to help other Project Managers to implement them.
* Can adjust methodology and Software development process to project needs
* Has basic knowledge about Software development process (CI/CD, API, Deployment, Release, Version, Libraries, Code Review, Unit testy, Test coverage, Automated tests)
* Understands responsibilities and skills of people that might be members of development team (Frontend Dev, Backend Dev, QA, DevOps, Designer) and can evaluate if team is able to deliver the project
* Can estimate complex project with development team help
* Can deliver specification and business requirements for every kind of project (regardless of the complexity)
* Has basic understanding of QA (automated tests, frameworks, kind of tests)
* Can prepare a report independently and adapt it to project needs
* Complete, in a timely manner, all paperwork associated with our compliance processes for each product release 95%
Communications Liaison
* Is the primary person responsible for ensuring the team is delivering on time.
* Is the primary person responsible for escalating any impediments blocking the team in advance of deliverables being due.
* Is the primary person responsible for formatting and sharing status reports in the format requested for the hiring manager.
5%

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

* ZTD R&D Solution Partners
* ZTD R&D Systems Engineers
* ZTD Centers Of Excellence
* VMRD business SMEs from multiple product lines and departments

RESOURCES MANAGED

Supervision
0-8 contingent workers' technical direction

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in a technical or animal health science-related study, Master preferred
* Certifications a plus (CBAP/CCBA, PSPO, PMP)
* First Level Scrum Certification (CSM and/or PMI-ACP)
* Can use at least 2 project management tools at advanced level ( i.e. Jira, Shortcut, Basecamp, Asana etc.) can teach other team members how to use them.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

* Powerpoint
* Excel
* Microsoft Project
* Jira
* Confluence

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS .
Travel (0-5%)

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues' careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Connected to our purpose and Core Beliefs, at Zoetis, we lead with inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus helps create an environment where each colleague can thrive. Our commitment to DE&I begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and the animal health industry. We have nine colleague resources groups whose members spread awareness, foster inclusivity and make a positive impact on our business and communities.

Our commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has earned us recognitions as a 2024 Catalyst Award recipient and a Top 50 Company for Workplace Fairness by Fair360 (formerly DiversityInc). Zoetis has also been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality, a Best Company for Working Parents, a Top Company for Executive Women, among many others. Learn more here.

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