Overview

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Scrum Master position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.

You will make an impact by:

Providing coaching notes and constructive feedback to both Scrum teams and their leaders.

Ensuring effective communication of changes to leaders and stakeholders through the implementation of a change management strategy and process.

Overseeing the training of newly formed Scrum teams and facilitating skill development during the initial phase and throughout the sustainment period.

Leading Scrum Transformation Waves (up to three teams at a time), guiding teams through readiness to sustaining phases of the transformation.

Coaching teams on agile ways of thinking and scrum methodology.

Ensuring teams derive value from Scrum cadences and encouraging the adoption of effective working practices.

Continuously refining training materials and strategies to support teams in achieving success.

Serving as agile subject matter expert, providing guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and development teams.

Serving as a backup coach in different regions when required.

Performing other incidental duties as necessary to support the overall success of the transformation initiative.

What you'll need:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience managing projects of increasing complexity.

Demonstrated experience in leading organizations through agile transformations, with a track record of coaching and training Scrum teams.

Proven expertise in using MS Office Suite and related project management systems, coupled with excellent documentation and communication skills.

Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiation and relationship management abilities, to drive the achievement of objectives.

Extensive understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to agile methodologies, change management, and software development.

Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills, along with experience in project budgeting and financial management.

Effective leadership skills and the ability to influence change, including facilitating change and collaborating with management and executive stakeholders.

Experience working within regulated environments, demonstrating strict attention to detail and adherence to compliance requirements.

Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization, coupled with the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment.

Commitment to adhering to all company rules and requirements.

What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?

As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).

Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits package

Flexible working hours, remote working

Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance

Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare)

Meal Benefits

Service Awards

Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more.

Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.