Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are looking for a Senior Scrum Master to join our global technology organisation based in Coimbra, Portugal, working in a hybrid model. In this role, you will lead multiple global software scrum teams and support the delivery of high‑quality software solutions in a regulated environment, while driving agile maturity and continuous improvement.
What will you be doing?
Lead multiple global software scrum teams from planning through execution using agile methodologies and best practices
Facilitate sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives across multiple concurrent teams
Collaborate with Product Owners, Marketing, Field Service, R&D, Quality, and PMO to ensure priorities and sprint goals are aligned
Establish, track, and report KPIs related to predictability, efficiency, and delivery outcomes
Actively identify and remove impediments and risks that hinder team progress
Support the software release process and promote continuous improvement in ways of working
Mentor teams and stakeholders on agile principles, mindset, and practices
What will you need to be successful?
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Scrum Master, with 5+ years’ overall experience in software development, engineering, or project management
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or project management‑related field
Strong hands‑on experience with agile tools such as Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar
Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks
Strong communication, coaching, and conflict‑resolution skills
Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g. MedTech or Life Sciences)
Knowledge of IEC 62304 (preferred)
Scrum certification such as CSM, PSM, or equivalent
The anticipated gross annual base compensation range for this position is 40 000 –60 000 Euro.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Scrum Master
- 5+ years overall experience in software development, engineering, or project management
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or project management related field
- Strong hands-on experience with agile tools
- Solid understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and scaling frameworks
- Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience working in a regulated industry (e.g. MedTech or Life Sciences)
- Knowledge of IEC 62304
- Scrum certification such as CSM, PSM, or equivalent
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
Smith & Nephew Insights
What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
