Scrum Master Senior - IT Development

Location: Illinois (Hybrid). This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

About the role

The Scrum Master Senior is responsible for driving Agile delivery excellence, enabling high-performing teams, and ensuring consistent execution aligned to business priorities. This role facilitates Agile practices, removes impediments, and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery predictability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the administrative, coaching, and leadership roles that make Scrum development/delivery possible.
• Works with business partners to identify and implement multiple and complex technical systems and/or products of varying sizes.
• Manages medium to large systems and/or products.
• Acts as a buffer between the team and process overhead, so each team member can focus on the timely delivery of software.
• Shields the team from interruptions and removes obstacles that may impact the delivery of the product.
• Guides the team's operations by facilitating ceremonies (e.g., daily standup, sprint planning) and instilling Agile principles into daily activities to ensure smooth functioning of the delivery team.
• Facilitates internal and external communications (e.g., task coordination, progress tracking/reporting, dependency management).
• Ensures the team is well-informed on internal and external initiatives and activities.
• Keeps external stakeholders, collaborators, and other interested parties well-informed on team progress and activities.
• Tracks and removes obstacles and barriers that may prevent progress to ensure smooth delivery of the team.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field of study with IT focus degree and a minimum of 5 years experience implementing Agile methodologies; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Skills

• Scrum Master certification (e.g., CSM, PSM) strongly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Scrum Master supporting Agile delivery teams in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and delivery best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate teams, manage stakeholders, and drive accountability for outcomes.
• Experience with Agile tools (Jira, Jira Align, Confluence).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting release management and coordination across distributed (onshore/offshore) teams.
• Strong dependency management.
• Experience with CSM, CSPO, and medium-sized Agile implementations (e.g., 5-7 or more teams) strongly preferred.

Pay

For candidates working in person or virtually in Illinois, the salary range for this specific position is $102,960 to $169,884. The salary offered is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability).
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• 401(k) contribution with company match.
• Equity stock purchase plan.
• Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs and financial education resources.

Schedule

This role operates under a Hybrid Workforce Strategy, requiring associates to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.