Scrum Master / Project Manager / Program Manager - MedTech Domain

Description :

The individual will work closely with cross-functional project teams across global business units.

The role involves leading medium- to high-complexity breakthrough software development projects including new feature implementations and existing product enhancements. This position combines the strategic oversight of Program Management with hands-on Agile / Scrum facilitation. The individual will also play a vital role in growing business engagements, driving process excellence, and enabling value creation through continuous improvement and best-practice adoption.

As a seasoned Scrum Master with Program / Project Management expertise, you will :

• Act as a project leader, driving end-to-end execution, ownership, and accountability across all project phases.
• Develop, implement, and track comprehensive project and engagement plans, including detailed timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives), ensuring alignment with business and technical priorities.
• Partner with Product Owners, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery in compliance with SDLC, release, and regulatory requirements.
• Coach teams to mature in Agile practices while integrating key engineering principles coding standards, automated testing, CI / CD, and design best practices.
• Use data-driven metrics (velocity, burndown / burnup charts, defect trends) to assess team performance, identify improvement areas, and optimize delivery efficiency.
• Anticipate and remove organizational and technical impediments, escalating effectively when necessary.
• Foster a transparent, high-performance culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define project resource needs, work closely with functional managers for staffing and allocation, and ensure optimal utilization.
• Track and report project status, dependencies, and risks to all stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication and decision-making.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory standards.
• Maintain project artifacts, including Design History Files, compliance documentation, and communication records in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Support leadership and steering committee reviews with clear and concise progress reports, KPIs, and actionable insights.
• Serve as a change agent challenging teams to improve delivery predictability, cross-team alignment, and technical Have Minimum Qualifications :
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
• PMP Certification and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM or equivalent)
• 15+ years of professional experience, with at least 5+ years in project or program leadership roles
• Proven, hands-on Agile / Scrum experience driving enterprise-level or product-based software initiatives
• Strong technical understanding of software development practices, preferably in enterprise or mobile application development
• Demonstrated ability to manage global, cross-functional teams and complex project to Have Preferred Qualifications :
• Experience working in regulated environments with exposure to standards such as FDA Quality System Regulations (820.30), ISO 13485, and IEC 62304
• Expertise in project scheduling, budgeting, and scope management for multi-phase initiatives
• Working knowledge of Agile metrics burnup / burndown charts, sprint velocity, release forecasting, and user story management
• Hands-on experience with project management and collaboration tools Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Visio, or similar platforms
• Experience with hybrid delivery models combining Agile and Waterfall or SDLC frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority
• Proven experience managing multi-site, culturally diverse teams
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills under pressure
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and data visualization / reporting tools
• Experience in process improvement initiatives, Agile transformation, or PMO governance is an added advantage
• Knowledge of medical devices, healthcare, or safety-critical software is a strong plus

Key Competencies :

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