Scrum Master

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Coach one to three Scrum teams, promoting a collaborative and accountable team environment.

• Facilitate Scrum events, which include sprint planning, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

• Assist in backlog refinement alongside the Product Owner and the team.

• Collaborate with the Product Owner and delivery team to coordinate sprint schedules, team capacity, deliverables, and milestones.

• Manage team delivery tools and metrics, encompassing the Scrum board, sprint backlog, capacity plan, velocity charts, and burndown charts.

• Monitor sprint progress and deliver clear status updates to management, project teams, and customers.

• Identify and assist in removing impediments, proactively surfacing delivery risks, and collaborating with the team to devise solutions.

• Actively manage commitment risks and issues, elevating them to relevant stakeholders when necessary.

• Collaborate with Product Owners and stay updated on Scrum practices and industry trends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience with Policy Administration Software teams or similar insurance technology platforms is preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience as a Scrum Master or in a comparable Agile delivery role is recommended.

• In-depth understanding of Agile principles and the Scrum framework, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

• Proven track record in coaching teams on Agile best practices, eliminating impediments, and encouraging continuous improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and uphold accountability within cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with active listening and the ability to collaborate across various roles and teams.

• Strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, prioritization, and follow-through, with the adaptability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with the Scrum software development lifecycle.

• Eagerness to learn Insurity’s release-management process and SAFe methodology.

• Certification as a ScrumMaster (CSM) or the ability to obtain it within your first year.

• Experience with policy administration software or other insurance technology is an advantage.

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred; equivalent work experience may be acceptable.

• Proficiency in French is required for permanent roles in Quebec.

• Proficiency in English is necessary for communication with clients, partners, and colleagues outside Quebec.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote opportunities through the Flex First Workforce approach.

• Open PTO Policy.

• Comprehensive health coverage.

• Employer-matched retirement savings / 401(K) match.

• Award-winning onboarding program.

• Mentorship program.

• Full access to LinkedIn Learning and Kaplan.

• Discounted tuition for employees and their families through the partnership with the University of Arizona Global Campus.

• Employee Referral Bonus program.

• Paid maternity leave.

• Paid paternity leave.

• Disability insurance.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.