Scrum Master II
Boston, MA

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.

Job Introduction:

The Global Finance organization is looking to add Scrum Master II to their team. This associate will be responsible for timely and successful delivery of features/enablers for programmatic business and/or technology objectives that require coordination of multiple scrum teams. Facilitates process and program execution, escalates impediments, manages risk and helps drive program-level continuous improvement.

This team is in the early stages of providing SAP support for multiple lines of business and this role will require the individual to balance the delivery for multiple ongoing key initiatives. As Scrum Master II, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of our quarterly planning events. In this role you will work closely with multiple product owners and business leaders across finance to help shape the work of multiple teams in Global Finance Technology. As one of the Agile leaders within the team, you will be expected to help drive the continued evolvement of Agile within our organization in conjunction with delivery on our business objectives.

About the job:

* Implements consistent process and tools for program management.


* Aggregates scrum team objectives and progress and publishes to business and all team members to ensure visibility and transparency.


* Removes impediments through provision of appropriate resources, guidance and escalation.


* Collaborates with product owner and architect to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.


* Facilitates interaction and appropriate communication between scrum teams, architecture and UX.


* Ensures adherence to agile practice through program increment planning, retrospectives, etc. for scrum teams.


* Ensures successful delivery of large impact and/or cross-functional product initiatives.


* Coaches, mentors and provides guidance to scrum masters.


* Provides input on Scrum Master performance.



Desired skills:

* Bachelor's degree in communications, Business, Computer Science or a related discipline.


* Minimum 6 years of IT and project/program management and experience in Agile software development including coaching on agile methodologies. .


* Requires ability to manage projects from conception to successful implementation.


* Requires solid project management skills, ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a cross-functional environment.


* Requires excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and team building skills, business judgment, and proven expertise in directing the efforts of a technical staff.


* Requires in-depth knowledge of business functions and extensive understanding of business operations, strategies and objectives. Knowledge of Financial systems and practices is beneficial, and knowledge of Liberty Mutual preferred.


* Familiarity with scaling frameworks and methodologies with three plus years' experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner or Agile Coach. Strong communication, facilitation, presentation and consensus building skills.



We take care of our employees…

We strongly believe that a great job should keep you happy both at work-and in life. That's 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

Learn more about Tech at Liberty Mutual - http://www.jobs.libertymutualgroup.com/careers/technology-jobs

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