Scrum Master

EXL; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EXL is seeking an experienced Scrum Master with Property & Casualty insurance expertise to lead Agile practices for our GenAI initiatives in Jersey City. You will facilitate ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure alignment between business and technical teams.

The role requires 6+ years of Scrum Master experience, strong leadership, DevOps awareness, and proficiency with Jira/Confluence in a hybrid onsite/offsite setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• CSM or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• 6+ years as Scrum Master in Property & Casualty insurance projects.
• Proven track record managing technical projects and leading Agile teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile, DevOps, and release management.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
• Gen AI experience preferred.
• Hands-on DevOps tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a servant leader for Agile teams working on GenAI solutions in the P&C insurance domain.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, Retrospectives).
• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Identify and remove roadblocks to optimize team performance.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the insurance domain.

Skills

Scrum Master

P&C insurance

GenAI

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Release management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Title: Scrum Master (Must have Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance)

Locations: Jersey City, NJ (hybrid 3 days onsite and 2 days’ work from home)

Type: Full-time OR Contract

Experience: 6+ Years

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master with Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance expertise to lead Agile practices for our GenAI team. The ideal candidate will facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and ensure seamless collaboration between business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a servant leader for Agile teams working on GenAI solutions in the P&C insurance domain.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Planning, Reviews, and Retrospectives).
• Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Identify and remove roadblocks to optimize team performance.
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements in the insurance domain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification preferred.
• 6+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in Property & Casualty insurance projects.
• Proven track record of managing technical projects and leading Agile teams.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and release management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Gen AI experience preferred
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the Insurance Industry very strongly preferred.
• Advanced certifications such as PMI-ACP, SAFE, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of DevOps, GitHub, Rally, non-prod and prod environments.