Job Description :
Sr. Scrum Master/Agile Coach/Project Manager – P&C/Insurance/Guidewire/Software

Sr. Scrum Master/Agile Coach/Project Manager – P&C/Insurance/Guidewire/Software will be leveraging Agile methodologies and thinking across business and technology initiatives. The person will be instrumental in ensuring that all projects meet the expectations and needs of our business partners and employees.

Responsibilities
Guide other Scrum Masters, Project teams, stakeholders and leadership on Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Provide recommendations and coaching for transformation to Agile/Scrum practices.
Oversee multiple projects of medium to large scale through all sprints/iterations and phases.
Organize and facilitate sprint planning and release planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and other Agile/Scrum events. Facilitate discussion and conflict resolution.
Track and communicate team metrics and sprint/release progress to all teams and management.
In partnership with the product owner, work with Scrum teams on User Stories.
Involved with sizing and acceptance criteria definition, facilitates the definition of minimal viable product.
Leads continuous refinement and prioritization of the product backlog.
Ensure the development teams are embracing and practicing core Agile principles.
Update Agile tracking systems to provide transparency on product and Sprint backlogs.
Update project portfolio system for status, resource capacity planning, and budget preparation.
Determine and remove obstacles that may interfere with the ability of teams to deliver assigned goals.
Provide direction to project activities to ensure successful software implementation and support.
Promote continuous improvement and help teams to increase velocity.
Building strong working relationships and working successfully in cross-functional teams.

Requirements
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) required
Proficiency in the SAFe /Lean/Kanban framework and/or PMP certification a plus
Agile/Scrum Coaching, Scrum Master, Project Management and/or Process Improvement experience with multiple information systems projects (4+ years)
Agile / Scrum environment with a demonstrated appreciation for large enterprise standards (4+ years)
P&C Property & Casualty Insurance experience strongly preferred
Guidewire Suite knowledge (BillingCenter, ClaimCenter, or PolicyCenter) nice to have
Experience successfully managing large, complex Agile teams in a results-driven environment
Thorough understanding of enterprise software development processes and life cycle
Adjust and apply technical knowledge in a dynamic environment using Agile development principles
Ability to quickly understand the scope of the project and identify key success and risk factors
Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills, strong presentation and facilitation skills
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
             

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