Senior Manager, AI Product Scrum Master

Bristol Myers Squibb•Princeton, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us . We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Manager, AI Agile Scrum Master to drive Agile transformation and delivery excellence within our AI Hub. This role is pivotal in enabling high-performing teams, scaling Agile practices, and ensuring the successful execution of AI initiatives across R&D, Commercialization, Manufacturing, and Enabling Functions. The ideal candidate will be a champion for Agile values, servant leadership, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Minimum education of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach in technology, pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare environments.
Proven track record of leading Agile teams for AI, digital, or data-driven initiatives from planning to execution.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with external vendors/partners.
Strong project management skills: sprint planning, backlog refinement, deliverable coordination.
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate technical AI/data concepts to non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with compliance and governance (e.g., GxP standards, data privacy, regulatory requirements).
Solution-oriented troubleshooting and support with a focus on continuous improvement.
Competence in JIRA, Confluence, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Domino) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Scrum Master for multiple AI product teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Lead the adoption and scaling of Agile frameworks tailored for AI and ML projects.
Advocate for ethical and responsible AI practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Develop and track Agile metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and value delivery.
Partner with Product Owners, Tech Lead, AI/ML Developers, and Business Stakeholders to define clear MVP vision and goals, manage backlogs, and deliver high-impact AI solutions.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, removing impediments and optimizing team workflows.
Guide vendor and partner Agile implementation, ensuring alignment with Agile ways of working.
Lead onboarding for new team members and initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and rapid productivity.
Support delivering training programs on Agile, JIRA, and intelligent workflows for internal teams and external partners.
Effectively articulate the value of Agile methodologies, fostering trust and collaboration among matrixed teams, including BI&T, business stakeholders, and both internal and external development partners.
Clearly communicate project status, risks, and business outcomes to the AI Hub Leadership Team, translating complex technical concepts into accessible language for non-technical audiences.
Gather feedback from teams and stakeholders to identify areas for process improvement.
Drive continuous enhancement of Agile practices, leveraging industry trends and best practices.
Stay informed about emerging AI technologies and advancements in Agile delivery.

Benefits

Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care.
Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP).
Financial well-being resources and a 401(K).
Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support.
Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility.
Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave.
Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources.
Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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