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Scrum Master (Healthcare)

  • Georgia, Atlanta

  • 07/24/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

  • JOB SUMMARY
    We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with strong expertise in Agile and SAFe frameworks, specifically within the Healthcare domain. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader who can effectively guide Agile teams, facilitate PI Planning, and ensure smooth delivery of program objectives while driving continuous improvement.

    Key Responsibilities
    Agile Leadership
    Serve as the Scrum Master for one or more Agile teams in a healthcare environment
    Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, Backlog Refinement
    Drive Agile maturity and ensure adherence to Agile/SAFe best practices
    PI Planning & Program Coordination
    Lead and support PI Planning activities, including: Planning readiness and coordination, Dependency identification and management, Risk assessment and mitigation, Ensuring execution alignment and follow-through
    Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), Product Owners, Architects, and Stakeholders
    Team Enablement & Governance
    Coach teams on Agile principles, SAFe practices, and continuous improvement
    Identify and remove impediments and blockers impacting delivery
    Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration
    Manage risks, issues, and dependencies proactively
    Tracking & Reporting
    Monitor and report Agile metrics, including: Velocity, Sprint burndown/burnup, Predictability, Sprint health
    Provide visibility into delivery progress and team performance

    Required Qualifications
    Minimum 5+ years of Scrum Master experience in Healthcare domain
    Strong knowledge of Agile and SAFe frameworks
    Proven experience in PI Planning and program-level coordination
    Experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams
    Strong understanding of: Agile delivery models, SDLC, Metrics and governance

    Preferred Qualifications
    Knowledge of Healthcare systems (Claims, Enrollment, Member, Provider workflows)
    Experience in regulated environments (HIPAA awareness)
    Basic technical knowledge in DB and API's
    Jira/ Jira Align and Confluence experience
    Experience in PI planning and presenting
    Experience in stakeholder reporting

    Certifications
    Certified Scrum Master (CSM) / Advanced CSM - Mandatory
    SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe Agilist (SA) - Preferred
    Additional Agile/Lean certifications are a plus

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