Scrum Master

Position: Scrum Master

Client: Insurance
Location: Warren, NJ (3 days in-office required)
Duration: 10 Months
Visa Status: Open to any visa on W-2

Preferred locals

Role Overview:

We are looking for a seasoned Scrum Master with 9-11 years of experience in leading Agile teams, particularly in the insurance industry. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of direct experience in insurance and a strong track record of facilitating Agile processes for high-performance teams. The Scrum Master will play a key role in driving the successful delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to Scrum principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Agile Leadership & Facilitation:
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Act as a servant leader for the team, removing impediments and helping the team to stay focused and productive.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
2. Collaboration & Communication:
• Work closely with the Product Owner, stakeholders, and the team to ensure a clear understanding of project priorities and goals.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and expectations are managed.
3. Insurance Industry Expertise:
• Leverage your insurance industry experience to guide the team on domain-specific challenges and nuances.
• Collaborate with business and IT teams in the insurance domain to deliver successful projects and meet business needs.
4. Agile Coaching:
• Provide coaching to teams on Agile practices, helping them to understand and implement Scrum processes effectively.
• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement.
5. Tracking & Reporting:
• Track team progress using Agile metrics such as burndown charts, velocity, and cumulative flow diagrams.
• Report on team health and progress to senior management and stakeholders.
6. Continuous Improvement:
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team by identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate changes.
• Help drive improvements in team processes, quality, and delivery speed.
7. Team Development:
• Help build a self-organizing team that is highly motivated, engaged, and empowered.
• Provide support to the team to resolve conflicts and improve collaboration.

Core Skills:

• Scrum Master Experience: 9-11 years of experience as a Scrum Master, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Insurance Industry Experience: 4-5 years of experience working in the insurance industry, with a strong understanding of insurance processes and regulations.
• Agile Methodologies: Deep knowledge and experience in Agile frameworks, particularly Scrum and Kanban.
• Facilitation & Coaching: Strong facilitation skills for Agile ceremonies and the ability to coach teams on Agile best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and remove roadblocks, promote team collaboration, and keep projects on track.
• Stakeholder Management: Experience in managing and aligning expectations of both technical and business stakeholders.
• Tools: Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, VersionOne, or similar Agile project management tools.

Additional Information:

• Location: Warren, NJ (3 days in-office required)
• Visa: Open to any visa type.