Scrum Master
Seattle, WA

Job Description

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.

About the role:

As a Scrum Master I on the GRM US Application Technology Services (ATS) team, you'll lead two agile squads focused on supporting all GRM US PL governing portfolios. The Database Engineering squad supports all GRM US PL database engines to include Oracle, Teradata, MS SQL, DB2LUW and others. The Release & Analytics squad supports Release Management functions, disaster recovery coordination, legacy on prem build/deploy support, Troux data stewardship and analytics/reporting. The Scrum Master I will be responsible for planning, coaching the team on agile best practices, team cohesion, managing logistical challenges, removing impediments, and helping the team to be successful. The scrum master must collaborate with Product Owners, other scrum masters, the team, technologists, architects, and other teams to define and drive solutions.

Responsibilities:

* Oversees scrum process and coaches team on how best to use scrum and Agile practices.
* Facilitates transparency, inspection, and adaption.
* Manages interdependencies between agile teams. Leads daily scrums, sprint reviews, and planning meetings to ensure full team engagement.
* Work with the Product Owners to support short and long-term release planning, leadership visibility, appropriate prioritization, and to keep work backlog healthy and prepared for execution.
* Shields the teams from external interference to enable optimal functionality and productivity.
* Anticipates and addresses potential or actual impediments to team delivery (cultural barriers, logistic challenges).
* Ability to flex styles & methodologies to guide squad members based on the type of work being done.
* Ability to manage small projects from conception to successful implementation.
* Solid project management skills, ability to multitask and manage projects in a cross-functional environment

Desired skills:

* Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
* 3 years of relevant experience
* Strong knowledge of Agile principles and concepts (especially Scrum)
* General knowledge of scaled agile (SAFe, LeSS)
* Displays strong communication, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills. Advanced presentation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
* Proactive, consistently demonstrates initiative to take ownership of resolving issues and gaps
* Strong knowledge of IT concepts, strategies, methodologies, architectures and technical standards
* Thorough knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives.

Benefits:

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to positive change. In return for your service, it's our privilege to offer you benefits and rewards that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Overview:

At Liberty Mutual, we give motivated, accomplished professionals the opportunity to help us redefine what insurance means; to work for a global leader with a deep sense of humanity and a focus on improving and protecting everyday lives. We create an inspired, collaborative environment, where people can take ownership of their work; push breakthrough ideas; and feel confident that their contributions will be valued and their growth championed.

We're dedicated to doing the right thing for our employees, because we know that their fulfillment and success leads us to great places. Life. Happiness. Innovation. Impact. Advancement. Whatever their pursuit, talented people find their path at Liberty Mutual.