Software Scrum Master

Becton Dickinson; Limerick; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company in Limerick, Ireland, is hiring a Scrum Master / Product Owner to empower Agile teams and ensure on-time delivery of software increments within a regulated healthcare environment.

You will facilitate ceremonies, collaborate with Product Owners and cross‑functional teams, manage risks, and drive customer value while upholding design controls and quality standards. This role emphasizes on-site collaboration with strong Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Product Owner/Scrum Master in Agile environments.
• 5+ years across all phases of software development.
• 5+ years working within Agile methodologies.
• 3+ years as a software scrum master or in a technical program/project management role.
• Expertise in writing software requirements and user stories.
• Experience with design controls in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Agile Product Owner for the Software Team, defining and driving product vision and execution.
• Plan and prioritize the product backlog to align with strategic objectives.
• Develop clear and detailed software requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Evaluate business value, build business cases, and prioritize epics and stories.
• Lead product release planning and set delivery expectations for new features.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure successful sprints and releases.
• Oversee integration of software modules across subsystems to ensure architectural and quality consistency.
• Define and manage delivery milestones and improve predictability.
• Provide full lifecycle support, including customer engagement and post‑release follow‑up.
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑value increments every sprint.

Skills

Product Owner

Scrum Master

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Backlog management

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. The Scrum Master serves as a servant leader who enables Agile teams to deliver high-quality products efficiently. They facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, and retrospectives. They remove obstacles and resolves issues that may impact team productivity and sprint goals. They coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and continuous improvement and work closely with Product Owners and cross‑functional teams to ensure backlog readiness and delivery success. Fosters a collaborative, transparent, and high‑performing team environment focused on customer value and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Agile Product Owner for the Software Team, defining and driving product vision and execution.
• Plan and prioritize the product backlog to align with strategic objectives.
• Develop clear and detailed software requirements, user stories, and specifications.
• Evaluate business value, build business cases, and prioritize epics and stories.
• Lead product release planning and set delivery expectations for new features.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to ensure successful sprints and releases.
• Oversee integration of software modules across subsystems to ensure architectural and quality consistency.
• Define and manage delivery milestones and improve predictability.
• Provide full lifecycle support, including customer engagement and post‑release follow‑up.
• Collaborate with development teams and stakeholders to deliver high‑value increments every sprint.

Preferred Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Owner/Scrum Master in Agile environments with strong product lifecycle and stakeholder management skills.
• 5+ years across all phases of software development: concept, requirements, development, testing, traceability, release, and maintenance.
• 5+ years working within Agile methodologies.
• 3+ years as a software scrum master or in a technical program/project management role.
• Expertise in writing software requirements and user stories, prioritising based on business and customer needs.
• Experience with design controls in regulated environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps or Jira and software branching strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Strong project and time management capabilities.

Work Location

Primary Work Location IRL Limerick - Castletroy Additional Locations Work Shift

At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week tomaintainour culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face‑to‑face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success. To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Total Rewards

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance‑based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed. Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

€56,600.00 - €86,300.00 EUR Annual BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.