Scrum Master

Innovation starts from the heart. At Edwards Lifesciences were dedicated to developing ground-breaking technologies with a genuine impact on patients lives. At the core of this commitment is our investment in cutting-edge information technology. This supports our innovation and collaboration on a global scale enabling our diverse teams to optimize both efficiency and success. As part of our IT team your expertise and commitment will help facilitate our patient-focused mission by developing and enhancing technological solutions.

How youll make an impact:

The Scrum Master is responsible for facilitating Agile delivery for two crossfunctional Scrum teams delivering enterprise solutions based on and Angular (hybrid offline mobile applications). The role focuses on enabling high-performing teams ensuring adherence to Edwards agile methodology & Edwards IT governance removing impediments and fostering continuous improvement while collaborating closely with Product Owners architects developers testers and stakeholders.

• Agile Leadership & Coaching
  • Serve as a Scrum Master for two to max three dedicated development teams ensuring consistent application of Scrum and Agile best practices.
  • Coach teams and individuals on Agile mindset Scrum events roles and artifacts.
  • Support the organizations Agile maturity by promoting self-organization accountability and continuous improvement.
    
• Scrum Event Facilitation
  • Facilitate and ensure effectiveness of all Scrum ceremonies.
  • Encourage meaningful participation and ensure events deliver clear outcomes and actionable improvements.
    
• Delivery & Execution Support
  • Partner with Product Owners to ensure: Well-groomed prioritized and clearly defined backlogs Clear sprint goals and acceptance criteria
  • Help teams deliver sprint commitments by: Identifying and removing impediments Managing dependencies across teams and platforms (Salesforce Angular APIs) Supporting predictable sustainable delivery
    
• Stakeholder & Dependency Management
  • Act as a key liaison between delivery teams and stakeholders (IT business architecture QA DevOps).
  • Manage and escalate risks issues and dependencies in a timely and transparent manner.
  • Support alignment across Salesforce and Angular technology stacks including release coordination.
    
• Metrics Transparency & Reporting
  • Track and communicate Agile delivery metrics such as: Velocity Sprint predictability Burndown / burn-up Team health indicators
  • Use metrics to support data-driven improvement rather than performance policing.
  • Ensure transparency of progress risks and outcomes through Agile tools (e.g. Jira Azure DevOps).
    
• Continuous Improvement & Quality
  • Facilitate retrospectives that result in concrete improvement actions.
  • Promote agile engineering and delivery practices.
  • Encourage collaboration between Salesforce and Angular teams to improve end-to-end solution quality.
    

Office-based role in Prague.

What youll need (Required):

• Proven experience as a Scrum Master or similar delivery role within software development teams
• Strong JIRA / Atlassian expertise is mandatory including handson experience with Jira automations dashboards and reporting. Relevant Atlassian or Agile certifications are a strong plus.
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
  

What else we look for (Preferred):

• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. medical devices pharma healthcare or similarly regulated industries)
• Strong pragmatic agile mindset able to adapt pivot and work effectively outside of textbook frameworks
• Strong personality and communication skills:
  • Confidence to challenge incomplete or unclear requirements
  • Ability to push back constructively with business stakeholders
  • Comfortable facilitating difficult discussions
• Office-based role in Prague onsite presence is expected most of the week.

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 home office
• 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.