Seasoned Scrum Master with Program Management experience:
- Act as the leader of the project team, driving end-to-end execution and accountability.
- Develop and execute comprehensive project and engagement plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Facilitate the development of well-functioning Agile teams through Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, risk identification, and cross-team communication.
- Guide Scrum teams on Agile practices while aligning with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), release management, and regulatory or quality requirements.
- Understand and incorporate engineering practices (e.g., coding standards, testing practices, continuous integration, and deployment) into Agile processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Use empirical data to assess Scrum maturity and team velocity, identify areas for improvement, and drive performance toward organizational KPIs.
- Remove systemic impediments to agility and provide guidance on escalation processes to avoid blockers.
- Foster a transparent, collaborative, and results-oriented team culture that promotes ownership and accountability.
- Ensure compliance with design control and quality system requirements.
- Define project resource needs and coordinate assignments in collaboration with functional managers.
- Plan, track, and communicate project progress, risks, and changes to stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure the timely delivery of business objectives.
- Challenge functional teams to meet or exceed project goals and delivery commitments.
- Provide routine updates and clear status reports to project teams, leadership, and stakeholders across MEIC and Global Business Units.
Must Have
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field
- PMP certification Certified ScrumMaster
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with 5+ years in a project leadership role
- Hands-on experience in Agile methodology is essential.
- Good to have project experience in an enterprise software development project / mobile application
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with FDA Quality System Regulations (820.30 design controls), European Regulatory Requirements (ISO 13485), and specifically IEC-62304.
- Project management skills
- Track record of managing projects to schedule, Budget and scope
- Knowledge about burn down and burnup metrics, velocity, and user stories etc.
- Good hands-on experience using Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Visio, Jira, Confluence)
- Experience with industry-standard Project Management methodologies, frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, or SDLC), and processes
- Excellent interpersonal and influence management skills, including evidence of managing multi-disciplinary teams
- Ability to effectively handle conflict through proactive action, and direct and timely communication
- Experience in managing teams with a diverse cultural background
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ensure that the Project Design History File is current and accurate and manage documentation and communication needs for the project, ensuring all regulatory standards are met (e.g. project SharePoint).
- Support Core Team meetings by preparing the agenda, project updates, and taking meeting minutes.
- Effective planning and organization skills including the proven ability to work against multiple objectives simultaneously
- Prepare audience specific reports and communications
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products
