Scrum Master Job at Insight Global in Galveston

Title: Scrum Master

Duration: Direct placement

Schedule: Onsite 5 days a week

Location: Galveston, TX

Salary: $115-120K - Some flexibility depending on years of experience, certifications, etc.

JOB DESCRIPTION

An insurance client of Insight Global is seeking a Scrum Master to coordinate with their cross-functional Agile development team utilizing the principles and tools of the Scrum Framework as the Agile Transformation takes place across the organization in release trains across the different lines of business; first supporting teams within Annuity, Life, and the Digital Experience groups. Assuming a servant leadership role, the Scrum Master will support the execution of Scrum projects by identifying and removing impediments to project success. This person should be highly independent and able to effectively lead the requisite Scrum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, of simple to highly complex projects with minimal supervision. This role is required on-site 5 days a week in Galveston, TX, Albany NY, or Springfield, MO.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

6+ years of experience serving as a Scrum Master utilizing Agile principles and methodologies

A-CSM or PSM II, and SAFe SM certification qualification or ability to receive within the first six months of employment

Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum practices, frameworks, and techniques (running weekly sprints and stand ups, presenting to executive level stakeholders, etc.)

Experience managing large-scale Agile projects utilizing multiple scrum teams and/or release trains

Must have strong communication and people skills and ability to lead teams

Experience in the Insurance industry, preferably within Life and Annuities or Property and Casualty

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

High-Level understanding of traditional project management patterns

Expertise in utilizing PM tools to manage projects, such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project or similar