Scrum Master

Scrum Master - Contract - Atlanta, GA - $65.77 - $65.77/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.
Our client is seeking a Scrum Master in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

Scrum Master Be part of something ground breaking We are making long-term investments in a brand-new innovative Generative AI team designed to explore new possibilities for how artificial intelligence can be applied in insurance and beyond and we need your help With the support and investment needed to explore new frontiers in Generative AI you'll be working alongside talented colleagues innovating and contributing to projects that will transform how we manage risk and serve our customers
This team is central to our vision of the future and the core of our business offering We will incorporate best in class engineering and product management principles and your contribution will be critical to its success
To rapidly advance and innovate we need your skills and expertise to build world class products
If you're excited by the opportunity to create meaningful impact at scale and shape the future of the insurance industry we'd love to hear from you
We are one of the leading global commercial and personal insurance organizations with one of the most far-reaching property casualty networks We provide world class products and expertise to businesses and individuals in approximately 190 countries and jurisdictions
We're reshaping how the world manages risk and were inviting you to be a key part of that transformation As our Scrum Master you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact leveraging and further developing your skills to guide groundbreaking AI initiatives
If you're looking for a place to grow your career and where your contributions will shape the future, this is where you belong
Coaching two Scrum teams to achieve greater Agile maturity while maintaining a sustainable and productive development pace
Facilitating all Agile ceremonies incl sprint planning daily stand ups sprint reviews and retrospectives to keep the teams aligned on track
Participate in Scrum of Scrums and facilitate Program Increment PI execution
Work alongside the product owner as a key team leader to proactively identify and resolve potential challenges before they arise
Maintain relevant metrics that report on progress eg burndown charts defect trends user story feature completion rates capacity velocity
Supporting and enabling product owners in managing backlogs refining user stories and ensuring priorities are clear to drive successful sprint outcomes in line with business KPIs
Anticipating and resolving obstacles that hinder progress enabling your teams to focus on their goals and deliver value consistently
Acting as a change agent advocating for Agile principles and best practices across teams and the organization Coaching team towards self-organization within SAFe
Communication Foster internal team communication by building a trusting and safe environment where the emphasis on problem solving Facilitate discussion decision making and conflict resolution
Influence stakeholders including leaders Agile behaviours through direct feedback and guidance
Engage with individual squad members and group to identify opportunities to improve Agile performance and practices and enhance Agile mindset
You are certified as a Scrum Master CSM hold SAFe certification
You have significant experience as a dedicated Scrum Master helping development teams apply Agile Scrum SAFe DevSecOps practices
Strong leadership skills with a track record of proactively driving process improvements and solving problems for the product team to enhance ability to deliver value
Ability to create value for the product by actively anticipating and resolving issues
You are proficient in Agile methodologies and experienced in proactively identifying and removing roadblocks to help teams maintain and enhance momentum
You are highly organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to lead Agile ceremonies and track progress metrics ie burndown charts velocity and user story completion rates
You have strong interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to build trust within teams and facilitate effective collaboration between team members and stakeholders across the business
You are an effective and experienced coach capable of guiding teams to be self organizing and achieve their objectives
You are passionate about Agile and have experience in highly matrixed organizations where influencing without direct authority is key to success
You have worked in the PC insurance 4 years
You have been involved with Agile Release Train acted as a Release Train Engineer

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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