Scrum Master Insurance Transformation

Lorien; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm is seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join their transformation team. This role will support significant technology initiatives and promote agile principles. Key responsibilities include coaching the Scrum Team, facilitating agile ceremonies, and collaborating with senior leaders. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master and insurance knowledge. This position is primarily on-site in the Kent Office for two days a week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, preferably in the insurance sector.
• Experience in agile transformation and hybrid project delivery models.
• Strong ability to coach teams in agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coach the Scrum Team and remove any obstacles faced.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and promote team efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project alignment and planning.
• Integrate agile practices into project management frameworks.
• Monitor project KPIs and manage risk strategies.
• Foster teamwork and accountability across teams.
• Resolve conflicts and manage team priorities.

Skills

Agile practices

Coaching and mentoring

Insurance knowledge

Cross-team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Job description

Scrum Master - Perm - Insurance Transformation

A global insurance firm is embarking on an innovative transformation to transition into a scaled agile environment, revolutionising product lines and services into a product-focused delivery function.

They are seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join their forward-thinking transformation team. This pivotal role entails supporting significant technology initiatives and driving agile principles and values within a newly formed squad. You will ensure the team adheres to agreed practices and processes, advocating for a dynamic and adaptive approach to product management. Your influence will be crucial in shaping operational effectiveness and supporting strategic objectives.

Location: 2 days per week at the Kent Office (Sevenoaks/Maidstone area)

Key Responsibilities:

• Coach and support the Scrum Team, removing obstacles and escalating issues as needed.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to drive team efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product Owner, Product Manager, and business leaders to manage progress, release planning, and alignment with project milestones.
• Integrate agile practices within hybrid project management frameworks, ensuring smooth team collaboration.
• Monitor project KPIs, manage team resources, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Foster effective communication, teamwork, and accountability within cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Resolve conflicts, mediate priorities, and protect the team from external distractions.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Must have experience with Insurance and understand claims processes (not negotiable)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Experience supporting agile transformation and hybrid delivery models
• Proven experience in coaching and mentoring teams in agile practices
• Experience collaborating across teams and at senior levels.
• Proven experience of striving for best practices and implementing change
• Highly desirable experience supporting a business moving from Waterfall to Agile
• Desirable experience of working with digital or customer-facing/lead products

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.