Scrum Master (Exp in Medical Device or Healthcare Industry) Remote

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Sprints by facilitating key ceremonies such as Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Demos, and Retrospectives to ensure smooth sprint progression.
• Risk & Dependency Management: Assist in identifying and managing project dependencies and risks within the team, ensuring projects move forward efficiently.
• Team Support & Performance: Help drive improvements in team performance and efficiency, focusing on delivering value and enhancing the agile delivery process.
• Agile Practice Improvement: Contribute to improving agile practices by participating in continuous learning opportunities, coaching team members, and suggesting process enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other teams on projects that require coordination across multiple capabilities and features.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, helping them grow in their agile roles.
• Scope Understanding: Work with the team to understand and break down project scope, including the definition of user stories and tasks.
• Agile Trends Awareness: Stay informed about the latest trends in agile practices and share insights with the team to help improve the organization’s agile processes.

General / Soft Skills

• Highly professional communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Experienced and comfortable demoing technology highlighting business value/benefits.
• Excellent listener, seeks deeper understanding of stakeholder perspective, asks great questions.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Early adopter of technology, with ability to learn and adapt efficiently and effectively.
• Continuous improvement mindset to identify future opportunities based on business needs.
• Effectively navigates matrixed structure to meet deliverables and build relationships.
• Optimize day-to-day operations for technology, documentation, and process.
• Passionate about sharing knowledge and mentoring team members.

Project Execution

• Lead and manage business systems software development projects from concept to completion, including: planning, schedule & documentation.
• Guide Team Members: Provide guidance to team members on effective communication with stakeholders, understanding agile practices, and navigating the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate on Team Metrics: Work with the team to track and analyze key agile metrics like burndown charts, cycle time, and cumulative flow to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist with Dependency Management: Help track and manage internal and external dependencies to keep the project on course.
• Support in Removing Roadblocks: Assist in identifying and removing obstacles that could hinder the team’s progress, ensuring they stay on track with their commitments.