Scrum Master - Cardio Partners - Remote

Sarnova

19h•Remote

About The Position

In this new role, the Scrum Master plays a critical role in driving Agile transformation across Sarnova’s technology initiatives. By enabling high-performing teams and streamlining delivery processes, this role directly contributes to faster innovation, improved product quality, and enhanced cross-functional collaboration. Cardio Partners, a division of Sarnova, is a national leader in emergency prevention and an ardent advocate in the fight against Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Cardio Partners offers complete cardiac solutions to our customers including equipment, consultation, end-to-end training, and program management. As an authorized master distributor of all FDA-approved defibrillator devices, the company provides customers the best-in-class value for new and recertified equipment. Customers’ emergency preparedness needs are met via Cardio Partners’ nationwide CPR training courses and state-of-the-art program management services. For Non-Central Ohio based candidates this is a remote opportunity. Candidates must reside in the United States and be willing to work EST hours. Candidates who require visa sponsorship/transfer now or in the future cannot be considered. Summary: Sarnova is seeking an experienced Scrum Master to join our growing technology team. This role is responsible for guiding Agile development practices across multiple teams, ensuring effective collaboration, continuous improvement, and successful delivery of custom software solutions. The Scrum Master will work closely with internal developers and external partners to drive Agile maturity using tools such as Jira and Confluence, and foster a high-performing team environment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar field
2-4 years of experience in custom software development
Familiarity with technologies and tools used in enterprise-level development environments
Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and priorities
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent certification
Proven experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Lead in a software development environment
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional and distributed teams
Proficiency with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence (Azure DevOps experience is a plus)
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience working with both internal and external development teams is a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitate all core Agile ceremonies—daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives—ensuring they are purposeful, time-efficient, and drive team alignment and accountability
Ensure teams consistently apply Agile principles and Scrum best practices, fostering a culture of ownership, transparency, and iterative delivery
Partner with internal and external development teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to align sprint goals with broader organizational objectives, ensuring clarity on timelines, deliverables, and dependencies
Proactively identify and remove impediments to team progress
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and Agile excellence
Track and analyze Agile metrics such as velocity, burn-down charts, and cycle time to assess team health and delivery trends, providing data-driven recommendations for improvement
Coach and mentor team members on Agile methodologies and use of Jira and Confluence
Maintain clear communication and transparency across all stakeholders
Collaborate closely with Product Owners to refine and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and readiness for upcoming sprints
Ensure proper documentation and visibility of work items in Jira and Confluence