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.

Job Introduction:

The Global Finance team is looking to hire Scrum Master who will work using agile methods to deliver key technology in direct alignment with the business strategies. The associate will be responsible for facilitating the scrum process. Coach team members and proactively eliminates barriers and addresses challenges to team delivery on sprint goals. Works closely with the Product Owner to support release planning. Fosters team decision making; encourages cross-training and team support.

About the job:

• Guides the scrum team on organization on how to use scrum and Agile practices and methodology.
• Oversees 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.
• Works with the Product Owner to support short and long-term release planning, and to keep work backlog health and prepared for execution.
• Shields the team from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity
• Anticipates and addresses potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistic challenges)
• Fosters close cooperation across all team members; encourages cross-training and team support.
• Builds a trusting and safe environment where problems may be raised without fear of reprisal.
• Administers metrics tracking and other duties on behalf of the team.

Desired skills:

• Bachelor`s degree in computer science or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 4 years experience in agile software development including coaching on agile methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards. Ability to coach team and stakeholders on agile practices and ensure adherence to agile methodology. Able to resolve conflicts; strong mediation skills.
• Knowledge of software development and relevant domains/products/journeys.

• Strong communication skills, to deliver complex messages and teach new concepts. Strong problem solver with ability to coach and mentor a team to maximize progress and potential.

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

Liberty Mutual was named as a 2016 Great Place to Work by Great Place to Work US.

For more info about our benefits -

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

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