Scrum Master II

About the role

We are seeking a Scrum Master II to join our Delivery Enablement & Business Operations team within Liberty Mutual's Global Cybersecurity organization. This role operates as a team Scrum Master for multiple teams within the Identity Access Management (IAM) domain in our Scaled Agile environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping how teams deliver solutions to protect Liberty Mutual.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate stand-up meetings, planning sessions, and retrospectives to ensure full team engagement with a focus on growing the capabilities by all team members.
• Actively map and manage cross-team dependencies across workstreams where outputs of one team directly feed the delivery commitments of another.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner and People Leaders to support short and long-term planning and assist in keeping the work backlog healthy and prepared for execution.
• Shield the teams from interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.
• Collaborate with teams to discover their needs; plan and deliver instruction and coaching on growth mindset and maturing current Agile adoption while ensuring alignment with the organizational strategy.
• Champion continuous improvement activities to increase productivity; coach squads to conduct continuous improvement.
• Anticipate and address impediments to team and help manage interdependencies between teams.
• Provide guidance and insight to various organizational positions (directors, managers, product owners, and team members).
• Use data, observation and analytical skills to proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement in team health and delivery, develop proposed solutions, and share knowledge and best practices across teams.
• Focus on increasing the skill and understanding of delivery practices and Liberty values across all interactions.
• Observe and provide consistent, impactful feedback for team development.
• Embrace the concept of continuous learning in your own journey and instill the same in the teams you coach.
• Actively seek coaching and mentoring from more experienced Scrum Masters and coaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc.)
• Minimum 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Experience fostering agile maturity within teams, including skillfully navigating the complexities and dynamics that often arise during transformation
• Prior exposure or a working knowledge of cybersecurity identity and access operations is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience working in Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban models
• Solid knowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices and Agile project management concepts, practices, and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to adapt Agile principles to fit the unique needs of each team and project, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and business objectives
• Display strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills
• Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Jira for backlog management, workflow configuration, and delivery reporting; experience establishing or improving Jira hygiene within teams is a plus
• Solid project and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (business, computer science, humanities, etc.)
• Minimum 5+ years of Scrum Master experience
• Experience fostering agile maturity within teams, including skillfully navigating the complexities and dynamics that often arise during transformation
• Prior exposure or a working knowledge of cybersecurity identity and access operations is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge & experience working in Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban models
• Solid knowledge and experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) practices and Agile project management concepts, practices, and techniques
• Demonstrated ability to adapt Agile principles to fit the unique needs of each team and project, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and business objectives
• Display strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills
• Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills
• Proficiency in Jira for backlog management, workflow configuration, and delivery reporting; experience establishing or improving Jira hygiene within teams is a plus
• Solid project and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment

Skills

• Scrum Master experience
• Agile project management concepts, practices, and techniques
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Collaboration and facilitation skills
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project and time management skills
• Jira proficiency

Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role. At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/careers/benefits.

Pay

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

Schedule

This role has a hybrid work schedule (2 days onsite) and we are considering candidates based in Portsmouth, NH and Boston, MA.