Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Akkodis is recruiting a Scrum Master for a client in the healthcare provider sector. The role leads Epic initiatives and supports Agile teams through facilitation, coaching, project delivery management, and coordination with clinical, operational, and technology stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead Epic implementation, optimization, integration, upgrade, and enhancement projects across healthcare organizations
- Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Coach teams, Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and Lean delivery practices
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team velocity, predictability, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction
- Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs, prioritize work, and define clear acceptance criteria
- Remove organizational impediments and proactively resolve blockers impacting project delivery
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
- Develop project roadmaps and delivery plans aligned with organizational objectives
- Collaborate with Epic analysts, application teams, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
- Track Agile metrics including sprint velocity, burndown, throughput, and team health indicators
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and solution design discussions
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational governance standards
- Provide executive-level reporting and communication on project status, risks, and outcomes
- Support organizational Agile maturity by mentoring teams and promoting Agile best practices
Skills
- 5+ years of healthcare IT project management experience
- 2+ years supporting Epic EMR implementations, upgrades, optimizations, or operational initiatives
- 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager
- Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and Agile delivery frameworks
- Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams
- Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects within healthcare environments
- Strong knowledge of Epic modules such as Cadence, Prelude, Resolute, MyChart, Ambulatory, ClinDoc, or related applications
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills
- Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar Agile management tools
- Ability to influence teams without direct authority
- Experience working within provider, hospital or health system
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM)
- Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)
- SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- SAFe Agilist (SA)
- PMI-ACP
- PMP
- Epic certification(s)
- Healthcare consulting experience
- Experience leading Agile transformations or organizational Agile maturity initiatives
Benefits
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): short-term disability
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): additional voluntary benefits
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): an EAP program
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): commuter benefits
- For associates (excluding client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client): a 401K plan
- Associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
- Holiday pay where applicable
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