(P&C) Solutions Delivery - Scrum Master I

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the scrum team to improve collaboration and self-management by modeling and educating the team on agile principles and values. Also, adheres to the agile framework and organizes sprint ceremonies including daily standups, story refinement, sprint retrospectives, etc.
• Leads project meetings in a positive tone, and ensures conversations stay on topic, and are productive within the scheduled timeframe.
• Creates transparency and collaboration by assisting teams in organizing their work, backlog, and metrics, reinforcing the expectation for self-management and product ownership.
• Coaches the team to continually improve through retrospectives. Partners with an Agile Coach, as needed, to identify and redirect areas of concern for best outcomes.
• Contributes to the advancement and improvement of agile practices within the organization.
• Represents the team at broader planning and coordination sessions (e.g., Scrum of Scrums).
• Supports the team in using agile planning and development tools (Azure DevOps).
• Actively participates in internal communities of practice/Center of Excellence to improve skills to better support the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One to two years of Agile experience.
• Understanding of agile/scrum practices, frameworks, and techniques at a level that enables effective application.
• Strong communication skills, including interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience successfully leading small to midsize projects with moderate degrees of difficulty.
• Experience utilizing Azure DevOps to manage projects.
• Experience in financial services and/or insurance industries.
• CSM or PSM II, or SAFe Scrum Master certification.