Scrum Master/Sr Scrum Master

AIPSO; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

AIPSO is seeking a seasoned Scrum Master/Agile Project Manager to lead Agile teams focused on insurance policy administration platforms. You will guide self-organizing teams, coach on Scrum practices, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver value in a regulated environment.

The role requires 5+ years in software with 3+ years in Scrum Master/Agile PM, insurance industry familiarity, and proficiency with Azure Boards. This is a full-time on-site position in Johnston, RI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; additional relevant experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in software, 3+ years as Scrum Master/Agile PM; insurance industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Agile processes to drive product requirements in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Remove obstacles that impede the team from meeting goals.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog with the Product Owner.
• Coach the Development Team on self-organization and cross-functional teamwork.
• Identify and remove impediments affecting delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Scrum principles and continuous improvement.
• Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent team environment; encourage feedback and learning.
• Provide guidance to ensure Agile methods are followed.

Skills

Certified Scrum Master

Agile coaching

Scrum / Kanban

Stakeholder communication

Product backlog management

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure Boards

Job description

AIPSO is a management organization and service provider for various insurance industry groups responsible for administering the residual market. We are a national organization that serves local customer needs. Centralization and standardization are key to many AIPSO services because of the inherent economies of scale and other efficiencies. However, our organization is based on customer focus and recognizes the need for flexibility in serving customer groups with diverse interests.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Remove obstacles and distractions that may impede the team from meeting goals and objectives.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives.
• Work with the Product Owner to maintain and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring it is clearly defined, prioritized and actionable.
• Guide and coach the Development Team on self-organizing and cross-functional teamwork.
• Help the team to identify and remove impediments that are affecting their ability to deliver.
• Ensure that the team is following Scrum principles, practices, and values, and continuously improving their processes.
• Communicate with stakeholders and provide visibility into the team's progress, challenges, and successes.
• Foster a collaborative and transparent team environment that encourages open communication, feedback, and learning.
• Provide guidance and training to ensure Agile Methods are followed.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred. Additional appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience

5 or more years of experience in software industry; 3 or more years as Scrum Master/Agile PM. Insurance industry experience and an understanding of policy administration systems required. Experience with software development and management using Agile processes to drive product requirements, planning and execution within a regulated environment. Experience with Azure Boards. Commercial automobile insurance experience and/or familiarity with the residual market preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Certified Scrum Master or willing to obtain certification.
• Exemplifies and promotes Agile values and principles.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, negotiation, and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of an agile framework or method (i.e. Scrum, Kanban), or understanding of software development life cycle models as well as in-depth knowledge of traditional project management principles and practices.
• Adept at refinement, story splitting, estimation, velocity, retrospection, and other Scrum techniques.
• Track record of successfully delivering products under tight schedules.
• Planning and problem solving with product management and delivery teams.
• Excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary Range

$84,500 – $134,900/$100,800 - $161,000 Annual. Actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; internal equity and other conditions of employment.

AIPSO is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, all employment related decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis and in full compliance with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position