Epic Project Manager / Scrum Master/ Agile Coach (Healthcare)

TITLE: Epic Project Manager / Scrum Master (Agile Coach) LOCATION: NY, but REMOTE. (only in office if requested - travel & lodging paid for by client) DURATION: tentatively 3-month contract to hire Key Responsibilities Lead Epic implementation, optimization, integration, upgrade, and enhancement projects across healthcare organizations.Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Coach teams, Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and Lean delivery practices.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team velocity, predictability, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs, prioritize work, and define clear acceptance criteria.Remove organizational impediments and proactively resolve blockers impacting project delivery.Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.Develop project roadmaps and delivery plans aligned with organizational objectives.Collaborate with Epic analysts, application teams, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.Track Agile metrics including sprint velocity, burndown, throughput, and team health indicators.Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and solution design discussions.Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational governance standards.Provide executive-level reporting and communication on project status, risks, and outcomes.Support organizational Agile maturity by mentoring teams and promoting Agile best practices. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred.5+ years of healthcare IT project management experience.2+ years supporting Epic EMR implementations, upgrades, optimizations, or operational initiatives.3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager.Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and Agile delivery frameworks.Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams.Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects within healthcare environments.Strong knowledge of Epic modules such as Cadence, Prelude, Resolute, MyChart, Ambulatory, ClinDoc, or related applications.Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar Agile management tools.Ability to influence teams without direct authority.