Scrum Master or Senior Scrum Master
National Indemnity Company · Omaha, NE · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
What will you do?
- SCRUM TEAM FACILITATION: Serves as Scrum Master facilitating one or more technology product delivery teams assisting in bringing new products to market and/or maintaining product health through feature enhancements and code improvements.
- LEAD AGILE CEREMONIES: Facilitates initiatives of varying complexity from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with Agile Scrum and/or Kanban practices.
- REMOVE IMPEDIMENTS: Removes impediments to delivery through the proactive management of external dependencies, team problem solving and the development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges.
- COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION: Accountable for creating and maintaining open communication within the Agile team to foster a trusting and safe team environment.
- COACHING AND MENTORING: In conjunction with Product Owner and Technical Lead, assesses the team’s maturity in understanding and adopting Agile skills and methodologies.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
- Three or more years’ related work experience.
- Required Knowledge: Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), Knowledge of software development practices and procedures, Experience working in application lifecycle management tools such as DevOps, JIRA, or Rally, Professional experience as a Business Analyst, Business Team Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master.
- Preferred Knowledge: Experience with business analysis or project management, Familiarity with continuous delivery and continuous integration, Insurance industry and product knowledge.
Who would excel in this role?
- Strong team facilitation skills,
- Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills,
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability,
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization,
- Ability to explain and defend a viewpoint and persuade others to a defined position.