91 Scrum Master jobs in Ireland

Agile Coach/Scrum Master – HIRING ASAP
Start date: ASAP

Duration: 11 Months

Location: 1 week in Galway office, 3 weeks working from home

Rate: €550 - €600 per day

Responsibilities

• As a Scrum Master/Delivery Lead you will need to blend deep scrum expertise with a passion for constant improvement and Delivery Excellence.
• In partnership with the Squad Leader and Chapter Leaders you will maintain a backlog, help to remove impediments, and lead agile events with a view to leading the team to quality deliverables.
• You will have responsibility for release management coordination and participate in scaling ceremonies and activities as you manage inter-dependencies across squads and product areas.
• You will examine and drive team performance through metrics and find opportunities for the squad to realise their full potential.
• This role often requires coordinating the efforts of multiple systems teams to deliver a seamlessly integrated solution to our customers.
• Working collaboratively with Workplace Investing product partners and chapter leaders to enable delivery of the squad's mission through well-executed sprints.

Key Skills

• Previous dedicated Scrum Master experience on Software development teams is essential.
• Accelerating overall squad performance, efficiency, and delivery by engaging within and across squads to find opportunities to improve maturity and metrics.
• Maintaining and updating squad performance metrics (e.g., burn-down charts) and artifacts to ensure accurate and clear feedback to the squad members and transparency to other partners.
• Manage and remediate team blockers, dependencies, and risks.
• Manage release plans of deliverables against milestones, capacity and delivering Business value, managing expectations with proper escalation, informing key stakeholders using appropriate reporting.
• Managing, coordinating logistics for, and participating in agile events (e.g., backlog prioritisation, sprint planning, daily meetings, retrospectives and as appropriate, scrum of scrums)
• Supporting adoption, and consistent use of enabling tools (e.g., Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, MS Teams, Miro)
• Organising and presenting ideas and information logically and concisely to a variety of audiences, including both technical and non-technical individuals
• Working closely with the squad leader and development chapter leader to plan and execute on the highest priority work as per the product roadmap.
• Handling multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
• Coaching and mentoring complex squads, regardless of size.
• Participating in a community of practice and providing scrum knowledge to members of your product area and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the product area.
• Experience working with or in agile teams with good understanding of agile practices which lead to timely delivery of quality products,
• Experience working with software development teams,
• Experience of managing project deliverables, managing delivery dates and progress
• Advanced Jira experience and knowledge of agile practices
• Bachelor's degree/undergraduate degree/equivalent required,
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) required,
• You possess excellent communication and people-interaction skills, can rapidly build trust, and positively influence others at all levels of the organisation,
• You demonstrate a continuous improvement approach,
• You are an effective facilitator and can brainstorm with the team to generate solutions that address challenges and roadblocks to accelerating value delivery.
• You are intellectually curious and passionate about learning new skills, and model a culture of continuous learning, mentoring, and coaching.

Scrum Master - Tipperary - 12 month contract - hybrid (3 days on site)

The Scrum Master facilitates Agile Scrum processes within cross-functional teams responsible for software development, digital transformation, or process improvement projects.

This role ensures Agile practices are effectively applied while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements such as FDA, GxP, and 21 CFR Part 11, supporting the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

This role supports validation, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives critical to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Job Description:

• Facilitate Scrum Events: Lead daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives with pharmaceutical project teams.
• Agile Coaching: Guide teams and stakeholders on Agile principles and Scrum framework tailored to regulated environments.
• Impediment Removal: Identify and resolve blockers that impact team productivity while ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
• Support Product Owner: Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain a prioritized and compliant product backlog aligned with business and regulatory needs.
• Promote Collaboration: Foster effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams including Quality, Regulatory, IT, and Operations.
• Monitor & Report: Track sprint progress, team velocity, and deliverables; provide transparent reporting to stakeholders and leadership.
• Continuous Improvement: Encourage teams to reflect on processes and implement improvements that enhance quality, compliance, and efficiency.
• Risk & Compliance Awareness: Ensure Agile practices align with pharmaceutical industry standards, risk management, and documentation requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication between technical teams and regulatory or quality assurance groups to ensure alignment.

Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven experience managing and supporting digital systems, software platforms, or industrial control systems.
• Strong technical knowledge of system integration, networking, databases, and cybersecurity principles.
• Proficiency with relevant digital tools and platforms specific to the industry (e.g., SCADA, MES, ERP, cloud services).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, ITIL, cybersecurity certifications) are a plus.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced
Scrum Master
to lead and coach Agile teams within the
medical device manufacturing domain
. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure the team adheres to Agile principles while delivering high-quality solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards specific to the medical device industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Agile teams as a servant leader, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain a clear and prioritized backlog.
• Identify and resolve impediments to ensure smooth delivery.
• Coach teams and stakeholders on Agile principles, practices, and mindset.
• Ensure Agile processes align with medical device compliance, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize team performance and product delivery.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master, preferably with medical device or regulated industry clients.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent) preferred.

Role description

Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Specialist with 7 to 11 years of experience in Scrum management to lead Agile projects focusing on stakeholder management technical change management and schedule oversight

Job Description

Lead and manage Agile projects ensuring valuedriven delivery aligned with business goals Oversee Flexcube technical change management to ensure seamless integration and minimal disruption Manage project scope schedule and change control processes to deliver projects on time and within budget Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among crossfunctional teams and stakeholders Implement best practices in Scrum management to optimize team performance and project outcomes Monitor project progress and proactively address risks and issues to maintain project health Drive continuous improvement initiatives in project delivery and stakeholder engagement

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage relationships with business and IT stakeholders to align project objectives and expectations Lead prioritization of competing project requirements and manage scope changes effectively Coordinate with technical leads to estimate resource needs and schedule impacts Guide crossfunctional Agile teams through project execution ensuring adherence to Scrum principles Prepare and present project status updates risks and issues to executive steering committees Ensure all project change control activities are documented and communicated appropriately Mentor and develop project team members to enhance skills and deliver successful projects

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Stakeholder Management,Benefits Management,Project Planning,Scope & Change Management,Schedule Management,Risk/Crisis Management,Project Governance,Agile (Value-Driven Delivery),Flexcube Technical Change Management

About LTIMindtree

LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across industries to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth by harnessing digital technologies. As a digital transformation partner to more than 700 clients, LTIMindtree brings extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes in a converging world. Powered by 83,000+ talented and entrepreneurial professionals across more than 40 countries, LTIMindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — solves the most complex business challenges and delivers transformation at scale. For more information, please visit

Scrum Master

Be part of something groundbreaking

At AIG, we are making long-term investments in a brand-new, innovative Generative AI team, designed to explore new possibilities for how artificial intelligence can be applied in insurance and beyond, and we need your help.

With the support and investment needed to explore new frontiers in Generative AI, you'll be working alongside talented colleagues, innovating and contributing to projects that will transform how we manage risk and serve our customers.

This team is central to our vision of the future and the core of our business offering. We will incorporate best-in-class engineering and product management principles and your contribution will be critical to its success. To rapidly advance and innovate, we need your skills and expertise to build world-class products. If you're excited by the opportunity to create meaningful impact at scale and shape the future of the insurance industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are

AIG is one of the leading global commercial and personal insurance organizations, with one of the most far reaching property casualty networks. We provide world-class products and expertise to businesses and individuals in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions.

At AIG, we're reshaping how the world manages risk, and we're inviting you to be a key part of that transformation. As our Scrum Master, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, leveraging and further developing your skills to guide groundbreaking AI initiatives. If you're looking for a place to grow your career and where your contributions will shape the future, AIG is where you belong.

Your responsibilities include

• Coaching two Scrum teams to achieve greater Agile maturity while maintaining a sustainable and productive development pace
• Facilitating all Agile ceremonies, incl. sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, to keep the teams aligned & on track
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and facilitate Program Increment (PI) execution
• Work alongside the product owner as a key team leader to proactively identify and resolve potential challenges before they arise
• Maintain relevant metrics that report on progress (e.g. burndown charts, defect trends, user story/feature completion rates, capacity, velocity)
• Supporting and enabling product owners in managing backlogs, refining user stories, and ensuring priorities are clear to drive successful sprint outcomes, in line with business KPIs
• Anticipating and resolving obstacles that hinder progress, enabling your teams to focus on their goals and deliver value consistently
• Acting as a change agent, advocating for Agile principles and best practices across teams and the organization. Coaching team towards self-organization within SAFe
• Communication: Foster internal team communication by building a trusting and safe environment where the emphasis on problem-solving. Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Influence stakeholders' including leaders Agile behavior's through direct feedback and guidance
• Engage with individual squad members and group to identify opportunities to improve Agile performance and practices and enhance Agile mindset

What is needed to be successful

• You are certified as a Scrum Master (CSM) & hold SAFe certification
• You have significant experience as a dedicated Scrum Master, helping development teams apply Agile, Scrum/SAFe & DevSecOps practices
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of proactively driving process improvements and solving problems for the product team to enhance ability to deliver value
• Ability to create value for the product by actively anticipating and resolving issues
• You are proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in proactively identifying and removing roadblocks to help teams maintain and enhance momentum
• You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to lead Agile ceremonies and track progress metrics (i.e. burndown charts, velocity, and user story completion rates)
• You have strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to build trust within teams and facilitate effective collaboration between team members and stakeholders across the business
• You are an effective and experienced coach, capable of guiding teams to be self-organizing and achieve their objectives.
• You are passionate about Agile and have experience in highly matrixed organizations where influencing without direct authority is key to success

It would be nice if

• You have worked in the insurance or financial services industries
• You have been involved with Agile Release Train / acted as a Release Train Engineer

Ready to drive new innovations? We would love to hear from you.

At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.

Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters

At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what's most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world's most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of inclusion

We're committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other's talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG's greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to

Functional Area:

IT - Information TechnologyAmerican International Group UK Limited, Ireland Branch & AIG Europe S.A. (Ireland Branch)

Scrum Master - Daily Rate Contract Position - NEW Role - Excellent Opportunity

12-month initial contract term, rolling / long-term contract

Competitive daily rate

Working model: Hybrid

Role:

Looking for a Senior Scrum Master to build high-performing teams by supporting product delivery with Agile principles. Responsibilities include teaching Agile practices, facilitating Scrum ceremonies, shielding the team from distractions, and fostering collaboration between the Product Owner and the team. The role also involves coaching team members and driving continuous improvement. Monitor Scrum processes and support release planning and backlog management.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong facilitation and communication
• Effective team leadership and positive dynamics
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and analytical skills
• Skilled in building relationships and navigating organisations
• Experience coaching technical teams
• High-energy, passionate, and influential
• Experienced with JIRA
• Ability to build trust and rapport
• 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Certified Scrum Master and/or SAFe Scrum Master preferred
• Background in delivery or software development
• Proficient in Agile principles and team management

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Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager (3 years experience)

6 months

Dublin

Hybrid

per day

Monitor and report on team performance metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time)

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Ensure compliance with governance and documentation standards

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Drive process improvements and automation opportunities across the support lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

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Proven experience as a Scrum Master in a technical environment (3+ years preferred)

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Proven ability to lead and facilitate agile ceremonies, both virtually and in person

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Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting

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Strong leadership and coaching skills, guiding teams toward self-organisation, continuous improvement, and Agile mindset adoption.

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Proactively identify and remove impediments, enabling teams to stay focused and deliver consistent value.

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Good proven organisational & interpersonal skills to work with a variety of different skills and cultures

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Have previously worked in a complex and very decentralised organisation

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Experience working with support teams, triaging tickets, and managing SLAs

Preferred skills and qualifications

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Scrum Master / Agile Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, or equivalent)

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Familiarity with SharePoint (Online or On-Prem) and its application lifecycle

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Knowledge of ITIL or service management frameworks

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Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

The Scrum Master is responsible for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They coach the Development Team, the Product Owner, and the organization in its adoption and proper use of Scrum. The ultimate goal is to enhance the effectiveness of the Scrum Team and the quality of the product or service delivered. This role is a process coach and facilitator, not a traditional project manager or team manager.

Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitating and Coaching the Team on Scrum

• Coaching:
  Guide and coach the Scrum Team on how to use Agile and Scrum practices and principles. This includes coaching the team in self-organization and cross-functionality.
• Facilitating Scrum Events:
  Ensure all Scrum events—Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective—take place, are positive, productive, and kept within the timebox.
• Impediment Removal:
  Proactively identify and remove obstacles, roadblocks, or "impediments" that hinder the team's progress. This can involve resolving issues related to tools, resources, or process bottlenecks.
• Protecting the Team:
  Shield the Development Team from external distractions and unnecessary interference, allowing them to remain focused on the Sprint Goal.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Coach the team to continually improve their processes, practices, and definition of "Done" through effective Sprint Retrospectives.

2. Supporting the Product Owner

• Backlog Management:
  Help the Product Owner find techniques for effective Product Goal definition and Product Backlog management.
• Communication:
  Ensure goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone on the Scrum Team and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Facilitate stakeholder collaboration as requested or needed.

3. Serving the Organization

• Agile Adoption:
  Lead, train, and coach the organization in its Scrum adoption, helping employees and stakeholders understand and enact an empirical approach for complex work.
• Removing Barriers:
  Help remove barriers between stakeholders and Scrum Teams.
• Collaboration:
  Work with other Scrum Masters to increase the effectiveness of Scrum application across the organization.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Scrum and Agile:
  Expert knowledge of Scrum theory, practices, and rules.
• Servant Leadership:
  The ability to lead by example, supporting the team without being authoritative, and putting the team's needs first.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  Outstanding verbal and written communication, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coaching and Mentoring:
  A natural tendency to coach and mentor individuals and the team to higher levels of performance.
• Problem-Solving:
  Strong problem-solving skills to help the team resolve issues and eliminate impediments.
• Adaptability and Transparency:
  The ability to be open to change and foster a culture of transparency within the team and with stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification.
• Experience in a Scrum Master role, typically 2-4+ years.
• Knowledge of an agile framework or method (e.g., Kanban, XP).
• Experience with Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with software development or the domain in which the Scrum Team works.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies: daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews
• Coach and mentor teams on Scrum principles and Agile best practices
• Collaborate with Oracle developers and architects to align sprint goals with technical deliverables
• Remove impediments and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Partner with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs
• Track and report team metrics to stakeholders for transparency and planning
• Ensure compliance with pharma industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Champion Agile adoption across teams and departments

Required Skills & Experience

• Scrum Master
  in Agile environments
• Knowledge experience with
  Oracle technologies
  (e.g., Oracle ERP, Oracle Cloud, PL/SQL)
• Proven ability to lead multiple Agile teams in a fast-paced setting
• Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Rally, or Azure DevOps
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in or with
  pharmaceutical or life sciences organizations
  is a plus
• Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM) preferre

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of GxP, FDA regulations, or other pharma compliance frameworks
• Exposure to hybrid Agile-Waterfall delivery models
• Experience with data migration or integration projects involving Oracle systems
• Ability to navigate cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations