Scrum Master

ValueMomentum, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ValueMomentum, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Scrum Master with strong P&C insurance domain experience and Guidewire familiarity to lead agile delivery. You will facilitate ceremonies, coach teams, and collaborate with the Product Owner to maintain a healthy backlog while removing impediments.

You will drive continuous improvement, foster collaboration, and help the team achieve sprint goals in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent communication and facilitation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field.
• Strong experience in P&C insurance domain and Guidewire product.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and Agile methodologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the team in following Agile practices and principles, fostering self-organization and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the product backlog effectively.
• Identify and remove obstacles that impede the team's progress and work to ensure the team remains focused on achieving sprint goals.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, promoting continuous improvement and growth.
• Ensure clear and open communication within the Scrum team and with external stakeholders.
• Monitor KPIs to track team progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Help the team maintain a sustainable pace of work and ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and productive team environment.
• Promote a culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

P&C Insurance

Guidewire

Agile methodologies

CSM/PSM

Cross-functional teamwork

Facilitation

Coaching

JIRA

Confluence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Trello

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Experience in P&C Insurance domain and Guidewire Product.
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is highly preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on removing impediments and fostering self-organization.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, or similar.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support the team in following Agile practices and principles, fostering self-organization and accountability.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the product backlog effectively.
• Identify and remove obstacles that impede the team's progress and work to ensure the team remains focused on achieving sprint goals.
• Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, promoting continuous improvement and growth.
• Ensure clear and open communication within the Scrum team and with external stakeholders.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Help the team maintain a sustainable pace of work and ensure the delivery of high-quality products.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and productive team environment.
• Promote a culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning within the team.

About ValueMomentum:

ValueMomentum is a leading solutions provider for the global property and casualty insurance industry, supported by deep domain and technology capabilities. We help insurers stay ahead with sustained growth and high performance for enhancing stakeholder value and fostering resilient societies. Trusted by over 100 insurers, ValueMomentum is one of the largest services providers exclusively focused on property and casualty. ValueMomentum is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ, with state-of-the-art delivery centres in Piscataway, NJ; Hyderabad, Pune, and Coimbatore in India; Toronto in Canada; and London in the United Kingdom.

ValueMomentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants throughout the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable laws.