Backlog Elaboration Team Lead — Roche

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Backlog Elaboration Team Lead The Position A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche. As an accomplished Systems Engineer with a strong background in end-to-end new product development programs and successful launches, you will play the role of Backlog Elaboration Team Lead being at the forefront of leading Roche Tissue Diagnostics’ design & development programs. Using the Agile method of development, you will primarily focus on the prioritization, definition, estimation, tracking and continuous maintenance of solution level backlog by heavily collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. The Opportunity

• You will facilitate and improve Backlog Elaboration by leading backlog elaboration meetings, ensuring they are productive and owning the project’s backlog elaboration WiKi site.
• You will collaborate and seek guidance from the program’s Solution Train Engineer to continuously iterate and refine processes with a goal to have backlogs sequenced, defined & estimated for confident predictability and project schedule tracking.
• You will manage interdependencies by developing a deep understanding of System, Software, Assay, Consumables and Hardware teams & the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) to ensure that all Epics, Capabilities & Features are clearly defined & documented in the backlog.
• You will continually look for ways of enhancing tools (such as Azure DevOps and Lucid) and communication by streamlining our workflow, be the central point of contact for backlog-related communications & engaging with a wide range of stakeholders (including Product Managers, ART leads, and senior leadership) to align everyone towards a unified goal.
• You will strategize and plan for the future by developing and communicating yearly backlog goals that provide clear direction for the teams. This includes implementing Agile SAFe's rolling-wave planning approach involving detailed planning for upcoming Program Increments while keeping a high-level view of future PIs. Over time, this role can grow into co-facilitating PI Planning with the Solution Train Engineer. Who you are
• An Agile & SAFe expert with strong understanding of Agile principles including backlog elaboration, just-in-time planning, and rolling-wave planning. You must know how to apply these concepts to maintain a healthy and predictive backlog.
• An expert at organizational & planning skills to effectively manage complex backlogs, track dependencies across multiple teams (SW, Assay, System, etc.), and maintain the Project Backlog Elaboration wiki. The ability to sequence work and ensure a high-level project schedule will be a direct outcome of this skill.
• While not a developer, you must have a solid grasp of the development lifecycle and key milestone deliverables. This technical acumen & understanding is crucial for effective communication and for ensuring that backlog items are well-defined and feasible.
• Expert in using Azure DevOps and Lucid tools is essential. You'll be responsible for driving tool improvements and using these platforms to manage and visualize the backlog, dependencies, and project flow.
• An excellent facilitator & communicator. This role requires strong skills in facilitating meetings and communicating with diverse stakeholders, from team members