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Local Lead Agile Delivery

Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City

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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0153398 Date posted 05/28/2025 Location Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City

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Job Description

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Local Lead of Agile Delivery to oversee and empower a diverse team of ~20 agile delivery professionals. This role will be instrumental in fostering a high-performing, purpose-driven culture across a variety of profiles, including Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, Release Train Engineers, Service Delivery Managers, and Project/Program Managers at different seniority levels.

You will play a pivotal role in enabling agile ways of working across the organization, partnering not only within the Transformation Enablement Chapter, but also closely collaborating with Business Units and Functions (BU/F), Platform teams, and Service teams to align on priorities, execution, and value delivery.

This position acts as a bridge between local operations and the global operational strategy of the Transformation Enablement Chapter and the overall DD&T strategy, contributing to both strategy execution and community building.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop a team of agile delivery professionals, fostering growth, engagement, and alignment to Agile values.
Promote a culture of learning, coaching, and continuous improvement across roles and seniority levels.
Build and sustain a strong sense of identity and belonging within the subchapter.

Operational Excellence

Support efficient operations through workforce planning, role allocation, and performance tracking.
Collaborate with Platform and Service teams to ensure seamless delivery across technical and business domains.
Work with Chapter and Subchapter Leads to identify capability gaps and drive maturity uplift initiatives.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Enablement

Partner with Business Units and Functions (BU/F) to align delivery efforts with business needs and priorities.
Act as an integrator between delivery teams and Platform/Service teams to enable end-to-end execution and flow.
Drive consistency in delivery approaches across different programs and levels of complexity.

Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a point of contact for local and regional stakeholders on agile delivery matters.
Represent local delivery needs in global forums and provide feedback to influence chapter-wide strategy.
Champion Agile and Lean principles in collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Must-Have Qualifications

7+ years of experience in agile delivery with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong experience working with cross-functional teams, including business and technology groups.
In-depth knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.).
Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills across organizational levels.

Preferred

Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Agile certifications such as SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.
Experience working with distributed global teams and enterprise platforms.

What Success Looks Like

An engaged and empowered local agile delivery team with high performance and retention.
Strong partnerships with BU/F, Platform, and Service teams, enabling aligned and scalable delivery.
Visible contribution to the strategic outcomes of the Transformation Enablement Chapter, locally and globally.

What Takeda’s ICC Can Offer You

At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

Joining the ICC in Mexico City will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus
Monthly Supermarket and Food Vouchers
Flexible Working Schemes
Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans: Life, Medical, Dental & Vision
Additional Time Off
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

If you have further inquiries on the ICC Mexico City or this role, follow us on LinkedIn.

Locations

MEX - Santa Fe

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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Success profile

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Collaborative
Strategic
Insightful
Results driven
Goal-oriented
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