Remote Scrum Master for Epic EMR Deployments

Akkodis; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a contract role with a client located in New York, NY (Remote). The pay rate is $70-75/hr and the ideal candidate has 5+ years of healthcare IT project management and 2+ years supporting Epic EMR implementations.

You will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage scope and risks, and partner with Epic analysts, clinicians, product owners, and executives to deliver complex healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of healthcare IT project management experience.
• 2+ years supporting Epic EMR implementations, upgrades, optimizations, or operational initiatives.
• 3+ years serving as a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Agile Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean, and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Experience facilitating Agile ceremonies and coaching cross-functional teams.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects within healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of Epic modules such as Cadence, Prelude, Resolute, MyChart, Ambulatory, ClinDoc, or related applications.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or similar Agile management tools.
• Ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Experience working within provider, hospital or health system.

Responsibilities

• Lead Epic implementation, optimization, integration, upgrade, and enhancement projects across healthcare organizations.
• Serve as Scrum Master for Agile teams, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Coach teams, Product Owners, stakeholders, and leadership on Agile principles, Scrum frameworks, and Lean delivery practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance team velocity, predictability, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner with Product Owners to maintain healthy backlogs, prioritize work, and define clear acceptance criteria.
• Remove organizational impediments and proactively resolve blockers impacting project delivery.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
• Develop project roadmaps and delivery plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with Epic analysts, application teams, infrastructure teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Track Agile metrics including sprint velocity, burndown, throughput, and team health indicators.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and solution design discussions.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HIPAA requirements, and organizational governance standards.
• Provide executive-level reporting and communication on project status, risks, and outcomes.
• Support organizational Agile maturity by mentoring teams and promoting Agile best practices.

Skills

Agile coaching

Scrum ceremonies

Stakeholder management

Healthcare IT

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Rally

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Scrum Master for a contract role with a client located in New York, NY (Remote). The pay rate is $70-75/hr and the ideal candidate has 5+ years of healthcare IT project management and 2+ years supporting Epic EMR implementations.

You will serve as a servant leader and Agile coach for cross-functional teams, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, manage scope and risks, and partner with Epic analysts, clinicians, product owners, and executives to deliver complex healthcare