Scrum Master

Scrum MasterBrooksourceFortune 50 Health Insurance ClientLouisville, KYJob Overview:Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Scrum Master to join their Medicare Products & Benefits team within the insurance sector. This individual will join a collaborative team of other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Release Train Engineers, and Agile Coaches in order to play a pivotal role in advancing Agile practices, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe methodologies. The ideal candidate will be a proactive change agent, deeply knowledgeable in Agile practices, IT development, and experienced in coaching Agile teams towards greater maturity.Key Responsibilities:Manage and support development teams, guiding them to effectively implement and improve Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) across the organization.Act as a Scrum Master for 2-3 Agile teams, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and high performance.Guide Agile teams in increasing their Agile/SAFe maturity, adapting to each teams unique needs and challenges within the IT development process.Actively promote Agile best practices, creating an atmosphere where teams are empowered to innovate and strive for consistent, high-quality results.Work closely with cross-functional teams to align Agile practices with business goals, ensuring a cohesive approach to product and benefit development.Support Agile Release Trains (ART) where applicable, preparing teams for future roles in Release Train Engineering (RTE) and Agile Coaching.Skills & QualificationsStrong Knowledge of Agile Frameworks : Expertise in Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe with the ability to lead and coach teams to higher levels of Agile maturity.IT Development Process : Solid understanding of the IT development lifecycle, from conception through to release, with the capability to enhance team efficiency and product delivery.Change Agent : Able to identify areas for improvement, initiate change, and coach teams to embrace Agile principles autonomously.Coaching & Problem-Solving : Adept in identifying and resolving blockers, facilitating team progress, and promoting proactive problem-solving approaches.Breadth of Experience : Diverse background in project management (PM), business analysis (BA), or development roles preferred, contributing to well-rounded insights and guidance.Preferred Tools : Experience with Agile tools like Azure DevOps (ADO) or Jira is helpful but not required.Preferred ExperiencePrior experience in Medicare, insurance, or healthcare-related product development.Experience working in remote or distributed Agile teams, with a strong preference for local candidates who can work on-site in Louisville, KY.