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Scrum Master II

Employer
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Location
Dover, New Hampshire
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Jul 23, 2019

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Category
IT
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Tech at Liberty Mutual


At Liberty Mutual, technology isn't just a part of our business, it's what drives us forward. We deliver our customers peace of mind every day by helping them protect what they value most. Our passion for placing the customer at the center of everything we do is driving a transformational shift at Liberty Mutual. Operating as a tech startup within a Fortune 100 company, we are leading a digital disruption that will redefine how people experience insurance.

If youre a curious learner who has a penchant for getting things done, thrives on facilitating collaboration and has a wealth of Agile know-how, we want you to join our tech team! The Agent & Partner portfolio is looking for a Scrum Master responsible for facilitating the scrum process. This will include coaching team members, proactively eliminating barriers, and addressing challenges to team delivery on sprint goals. The Scrum Master works closely with the Product Owner to support release planning; fosters team decision making; encourages cross-training and team support.


In this role, you would:

  • Guide the scrum team on how to use scrum and Agile practices and methodology
  • Oversee scrum process and coaches the team; facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaption
  • Lead daily scrum, sprint review, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement. Manages interdependencies between agile teams
  • Work with the Product Owner to support short and long-term release planning, and to keep work backlog healthy and prepared for execution
  • Shield the team from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity
  • Anticipate and addresses potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistic challenges)
  • Foster close cooperation across all team members; encourages cross-training and team support
  • Build a trusting and safe environment where problems may be raised without fear of reprisal
  • Administer metrics tracking and other duties on behalf of the team

This role might be for you if you:

  • Understand software development and relevant domains/products/journeys typically acquired through a Bachelors degree in computer science or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Agile development including coaching on agile methodologies
  • Have extensive knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards
  • Are able to coach a team and stakeholders on Agile practices and ensure adherence to Agile methodology
  • Enjoy solving problems and are able to resolve conflicts through strong mediation skills.
  • Communicate clearly and have the ability to deliver complex messages and teach new concepts.
  • You enjoy coaching and mentoring a team to maximize progress and potential.
  • Are motivated and driven, and have the ability to influence and drive teams to success using Agile/scrum/Lean practices


We take care of our employees

We strongly believe that a great job should keep you happy both at workand in life. Thats why we offer:

  • Workplace Flexibility
  • Wellness Perks
  • Collaborative workspaces
  • Sit/stand desks
  • Career development, programs and classes
  • Diversity & Inclusion programs
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance
  • College Savings Plan
  • Education reimbursement
  • Hackathon Events

For more info about our benefits

https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/careers/working-here/benefits

Learn more about Tech at Liberty Mutual

http://www.jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/careers/technology-jobs

Check out our Tech at Liberty Mutual YouTube playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxUNmyJ_IIGx9yoUJfQ8k5APAK3-KAa6j

Company

When people have a sense of security, they are free to relax, venture out, and live their lives. This is the feeling Liberty Mutual brings to the world every day. Founded in 1912, we are a global leader in property and casualty insurance, focused on protecting and preserving the lives and dreams of customers in more than 30 countries. With over 50,000 employees throughout the world, we offer you the chance to work for an evolving, growing company with a deep sense of humanity and a commitment to diversity and philanthropy. Join our team and go to work knowing that what you do matters. Because really it does.

 

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