Scrum Master (Contract)

HRM are seeking a Scrum Master for a 12-month contract role with our customer, a well-known leader in Healthcare Solutions.

In this role, you will act as a servant-leader for your squad, driving Agile maturity and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. This position requires a balance of coaching, facilitation, and removing blockers to help the team maintain a high-performance trajectory within a regulated environment.

Key Information

• Client Sector: Healthcare Solutions
• Duration: 12-Month Day Rate Contract
• Rate: Competitive Market Day Rates
• Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week on-site)
• Regional Requirement: Candidates must be based within commuting distance of Limerick, Wexford, Kilkenny, or Waterford.

Responsibilities

• Facilitation: Lead all Scrum ceremonies, including Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Team Coaching: Guide the team on how to use Agile/Scrum practices and values to deliver high-quality healthcare technology solutions.
• Blocker Removal: Proactively identify and eliminate impediments that hinder the team's progress.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Product Owners to manage the backlog, ensuring clear communication between technical teams and healthcare stakeholders.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track and communicate agile metrics (e.g., velocity, burn-down charts) to improve team predictability and transparency.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience acting as a dedicated Scrum Master in a software development or tech-focused environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience working within Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences sectors is highly advantageous.
• Certification: First-level Scrum Master certification (PSM I, CSM) is essential; advanced certifications are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of the SDLC and Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe).
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance or validated systems (GxP) is a significant bonus.
• Expertise in using Jira and Confluence for workflow management.
• Soft Skills: Strong conflict resolution, servant-leadership mindset, and excellent communication skills.

Logistics: Must be able to commute to one of the designated regional hubs (Limerick, Wexford, Kilkenny, or Waterford) at least twice weekly.

Apply through HRM today for immediate consideration. Or Email: [email protected]