Associate Scrum Master - Digital Technology Services

Associate Scrum Master - Digital Technology Services

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is seeking an Associate Scrum Master to support our Digital Technology Services (DTS) teams in Edison, New Jersey. The role is full‑time with benefits and is a key position within Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH).

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. In Hackensack Meridian Health we help patients live better, healthier lives and support each other to succeed. We celebrate a culture of connection, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Digital Technology Services (DTS) Associate Scrum Master will facilitate sprint ceremonies, remove blockers, and promote an agile mindset across teams.

• Perform all scrum ceremonies (daily scrum, sprint review, sprint planning) ensuring full team engagement.
• Support the Product Owner in backlog refinement.
• Conduct basic conflict resolution and foster cooperation across team members.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration within and outside the team.
• Shield the team from external interference and maintain a productive environment.
• Promote self‑organization and growth within the team.
• Generate an agile mindset through conversations and role‑playing exercises.
• Create a trusting, safe environment for raising problems and challenging the status quo.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Education,
  
  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, applicable technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 0‑2 years of experience in an agile software development environment, preferably as a Scrum Master.
• General knowledge of Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with Agile / Scrum tools (e.g., Asana).
• Software development or delivery experience.
• Familiarity with technology stacks.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, desire to learn, and interpersonal skills.
• Relationship‑building skills and ability to work with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Translation of complex technical concepts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Agile work process.
• Experience with customer focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Education,
  
  Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred:
• Experience working as a Scrum Master.

• Certified Scrum Practitioner.
• Certified Scrum Master.

Starting at $82,513.60 annually. HMH is committed to pay equity and displays a reasonable good‑faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act.

• Compensation benchmarked against market data.
• Consideration of experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget/Grant funding.
• Potential eligibility for performance‑based incentives, bonuses, or commissions.
• Possible shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts.
• Full‑time and part‑time employees (20+ hrs/week) receive a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, retirement).

Hackensack Meridian Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, national origin, disability, marital status, military service, or veteran status.

Entry level

Part‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Hospitals and Health Care