Job Title: Scrum Master (4 Openings)
Duration: 12 months plus possible extension
Location: 100% remote
Job Description:
Manager notes
If candidates have some financial services background that will be a huge plus.
Role Details
Executive presence
Flexible and adaptable work style
Bring strong practice of Agile
Insurance industry is preferred but not required
Looking for 4 Scrum Masters on IT projects to work on transformation related projects within in IT
Multiple project sponsors and business areas -so details of projects were not provided
Not looking for a purist scrum master- instead looking for someone who is experienced and understands that based on situation one may have to pivot their approach.
Thrivent is using Scrum/Agile/hybrid/Kanban- all flavors with various levels of maturity and adoption -this is really dependent on the team and the business area
need someone who is flexible and adaptable and able to adjust scrum approach based on the team
Expect to manage 1-2 scrum teams comprising of devs (java), QA, BSA or PO depending on the team etc.
Responsibilities include- managing and leading scrum ceremonies; helping develop and motivate the team; clear roadblocks and remove ambiguities; provide direction; help build an agile mindset etc.
Most use JIRA and JIRA