Senior Scrum Master

Smith+Nephew

Coimbra, Portugal
Hybrid
Minimum 3 years scrum master experience
5+ years software development or project management
Strong hands-on experience with jira or similar tools
Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead global software scrum teams in Coimbra, Portugal, within a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in agile methodologies and experience in regulated industries, particularly MedTech or Life Sciences

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading multiple global software scrum teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a regulated MedTech environment.
  • Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Product Owners, R&D, Quality, and PMO to align priorities and sprint goals.
  • Smith+Nephew is committed to inclusion and belonging, investing heavily in its people and the patients they serve through technology.

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Smith+Nephew is seeking a Senior Scrum Master to lead global software scrum teams in Coimbra, Portugal, within a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in agile methodologies and experience in regulated industries, particularly MedTech or Life Sciences.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Minimum 3 years Scrum Master experience
  • 5+ years software development or project management
  • Strong hands-on experience with Jira or similar tools
  • Solid understanding of Scrum and Kanban frameworks
  • Experience working in regulated industry environments

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of IEC 62304 standard
  • Scrum certification such as CSM or PSM
  • Mentoring skills for agile principles and mindset
  • Experience with scaling frameworks
  • Conflict resolution and coaching abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in technical or project management field
  • Minimum 3 years Scrum Master experience
  • 5+ years overall experience in software engineering or project management
  • Scrum certification (CSM, PSM) preferred
  • Experience in regulated industry like MedTech

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