Job description

Company Description

About M3: A Japanese global leader in the provision of ground-breaking and innovative technological and research solutions to the healthcare industry. The M3 Group operates in the US, Asia, and Europe with over 5.8 million physician members globally via its physician websites which include mdlinx.com, m3.com, research.m3.com, Doctors.net.uk, medigate.net, and medlive.cn. M3 Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (jp:2413, NIKKEI 225) with subsidiaries in major markets including the US, UK, Japan, South Korea, and China, and in 2020 was ranked in Forbes’ Global 2000 list. The M3 Group provides services to healthcare and the life science industry. In addition to market research, these services include medical education, ethical drug promotion, clinical development, job recruitment, and clinic appointment services. M3 has offices in Japan, UK, France, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, China, USA, and South Korea, as well as India.

Business Unit Mission:

M3 Global Research is looking for a dedicated Technical Project Manager/Scrum Master to lead critical projects from inception through delivery. This role is responsible for requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, and facilitating Agile ceremonies. The ideal candidate has strong project management skills, a deep understanding of Agile practices, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead projects from initiation through completion, managing timelines, resources, and risk.
Gather and define project requirements by working closely with stakeholders to understand business needs.
Act as the Scrum Master, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing project status updates, timelines, and addressing issues proactively.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and delivery schedules.
Identify potential roadblocks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely project completion.

Outcomes:

Deliver projects on time and within scope, meeting stakeholder expectations.
Ensure clear and consistent communication, keeping all parties informed and aligned.
Foster a collaborative environment, facilitating team development and high performance.

Qualifications

Competencies:

Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements.
Collaborative mindset with attention to stakeholder needs.

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Strong knowledge of project lifecycle, requirements gathering, and stakeholder management.

Education and Training Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.

5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2+ years in Agile environments.