Scrum Master/Business Analyst (insurance)

Resonaite; Saskatchewan; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company is seeking a contract Scrum Master/Business Analyst to lead Agile teams for custom development projects in the insurance sector. This remote role requires strong experience in Agile methodologies and effective team facilitation skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering digital products and possess relevant certifications. Join us for a 6-month contract and contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years as a Scrum Master in software development.
• 5+ years working as a Business Analyst.
• Experience in the Insurance sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and team organization.
• Manage medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives.
• Collaborate with product management to develop roadmaps.

Skills

Agile mindset

Conflict resolution

Team facilitation

Requirements analysis

Digital product delivery

Education

PMP certification

CSM certification

PSM I certification

PSPO I certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Scrum Master/Business Analyst (Insurance)

Our client in the professional services industry is seeking a contract Scrum Master/Business Analyst with experience leading Agile teams for custom development projects with their insurance client, following Scrum methodology.

Duration: 6 months to start

Location: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate team organization and ceremonies (sprint planning, daily scrums/stand-ups, sprint/iteration reviews/demos, and retrospectives)
• Assist with requirements analysis and ongoing operations support
• Model and promote the desired Agile mindset and behaviors to ensure successful Agile practices within teams
• Lead effective team meetings, resolve conflicts, and drive efforts toward resolution and closure
• Manage medium-to-high complexity Agile initiatives from initiation through release, providing oversight
• Facilitate the creation and adoption of working agreements, definition of ready/done, and use of appropriate tools and standards
• Ensure proper tracking of tasks and epics, and transparency of KPIs related to sprint delivery
• Collaborate with product management to develop roadmaps, mitigate risks, and manage dependencies

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience as a Scrum Master delivering digital products/software development
• 5+ years working as a Business Analyst
• Experience with Jira and Azure DevOps for work management
• Knowledge of Scrum and SAFe frameworks
• Experience in the Insurance sector is a plus
• Certifications: PMP, CSM, PSM I, or PSPO I

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industry

• Professional Services