Project Manager / Scrum Master

Project Manager / Scrum Master

Location: Limerick, Ireland 

Duration: End of year

Hybrid: 3 days on site

Imagine your next project as a Project Manager / Scrum Master working at the forefront of cutting edge work and technology with one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies in the world! Caring for the world, one person at a time has encouraged and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. We embrace research and science -- bringing innovative ideas, products, and services to advance the health and well-being of people.

roles and responsibilities

The JJT Technology Services Development Center in Limerick are currently seeking a Project Manager /Scrum Master to join our team. We develop, design and deliver high quality business applications, software solutions and services to meet J&J business technology requirements. It is an open and highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on continuous integration, automated testing and continuous delivery. Scrum teams are encouraged to be self-organising and autonomous. This role will involve: 

• Supporting the Product Owner and Development Team to deliver on the Product Backlog.

• Lead and develop operations plans including application releases/updates, data/hardware migrations, and stability/performance improvements.

• Identifying project risks and driving mitigations

• Providing all support to the team using a servant leadership style and leading by example.

• Guiding and coaching the team to ensure Scrum practices and principles are adhered to.

• Ensure the Development Team is self organising.

• Facilitating all Scrum Ceremonies, that is, the Daily Stand Up, Product Backlog refinement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Demo and Sprint Retrospective.

• Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity.

• Removing impediments or guiding the team to remove impediments by finding the right personnel to remove the impediment, on a continual basis.

how to succeed

You will have:

• 3 + years’ experience as a Project Manager Scrum Master developing software using Agile methodologies.

• Possess an excellent understanding of Agile development methodologies.

• Solid understanding of the Product Owner, Scrum Master and Development Team role and User Epic and Story Creation.

• Experience with JIRA, JIRA Agile and Confluence.

Qualifications

• BSc. or Master's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively with teams.

• A technical background given the technical complexities of the platform.

• Strong analytical skills and a demonstrable bias toward action.

• Experience in the following areas is desirable but not necessary – Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or Data and Analytics

details

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. 

This contract will run until the end of the year initially. 

Hybrid working (3 days on site)

you are welcome here

J&J is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson

Caring for the world, one person at a time has inspired and united the people of Johnson & Johnson for over 130 years. As a skilled contractor, you’ll play a key part in the thinking, strategy, dynamism - and impact - of this iconic global healthcare company as they touch the lives of nearly a billion people every day. Contribute to the next healthcare breakthrough with your next project at Johnson & Johnson. 

application process

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days.

We do not accept applications via email. The pay rate for this role will depend on how you are paid. PAYE, LTD & Umbrella options are available. 

questions

If you would like some additional information about the role please contact: simone.strong@randstadsourceright.co.uk

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.