Overview
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - 15 day((s))
Skills
agile
JIRA
Scrum Master
Job Details
Job Title: Scrum Master
Location: Warren, NJ (3 days onsite required)
Our client, a leading insurance provider, is seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Scrum principles and practices, combined with significant experience working within the insurance industry. This role requires a seasoned professional who can effectively guide teams, remove impediments, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-value solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Warren, NJ (3 days onsite required)
4-5 years Insurance experience is must to have
Job Description:
Our client, a leading insurance provider, is seeking a highly experienced Scrum Master to facilitate Agile project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Scrum principles and practices, combined with significant experience working within the insurance industry. This role requires a seasoned professional who can effectively guide teams, remove impediments, and foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-value solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Scrum Master for one or more development teams, facilitating Scrum ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective).
- Coach and mentor the team on Agile principles, Scrum practices, and values.
- Facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution within the team and with stakeholders.
- Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure a well-defined and prioritized product backlog.
- Remove impediments that hinder the team's progress and ensure smooth sprint execution.
- Promote self-organization and continuous improvement within the team.
- Track and communicate team progress, sprint metrics, and overall project status to stakeholders.
- Support the team in delivering high-quality products that meet business objectives.
- Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.
- Apply insurance industry knowledge to facilitate project delivery and ensure alignment with business needs.
- Guide the team through Agile best practices in the Insurance domain.
Qualifications:
- 9-11 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
- 4-5 years of experience working within the insurance domain is mandatory.
- Strong understanding of Agile principles and Scrum framework.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor teams.
- Ability to remove impediments and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., Jira).
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working 3 days a week in an office environment.
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