Scrum Master, Chief

Job Description

The Scrum Master, Chief will be responsible to help train corporate teams on the agile methodology and overseeing the development of agile teams to ensure effective outcomes for the organization. They are responsible for guiding teams through the implementation process and are tasked with encouraging workers and leadership to embrace the agile method.

This position will act as a facilitator and catalyst for collaboration between the Scrum teams and Open Innovation teams to identify internal/external dependencies, impediments, and blockers that could impact the delivery of the sprint goal/deliverables. The position also tracks and communicates the cohort teams' velocity, sprint/release progress, and project status. The position will help scrum master across organizations in building release trains and meeting deliverable schedules. The position will help facilitate scrum-of-scrums as necessary.

This role is remote-eligible.

What You Will Do:

• As a servant leader and change agent, coach Scrum Masters, individuals, and teams across a large or complex business area to adopt Agile principles, values, and practices while role-modeling Travelers' leadership behaviors.
• Understand and support the implementation of metrics to optimize the delivery of KPIs through the assessment of responsiveness, quality, productivity, and customer and business value.
• Run workshops and training on Agile topics, leveraging tool kits and internally developed content.
• Actively raise observed issues and remove impediments; resolve conflicts within and across teams. Anticipate challenges, identify risks, and recommend mitigations and solutions.
• Continuously assess the Agile maturity of teams and individuals at all levels of leadership, educating and mentoring to address gaps.
• Contribute to internal and external Agile communities to stay abreast of challenges, leading practices, and emerging trends; utilize learnings in furthering the effective use of Agile practices at Travelers.
• Facilitate open communication among teams and stakeholders; Promote positive team dynamics to ensure members collaborate and work effectively within and across teams.
• Use coaching techniques that increase collaboration, and transparency and promote a culture of experimentation and innovation.
• Responsible for embedding an agile culture using techniques from a wide range of agile and SAFe methodologies and frameworks and helping develop release train plans that deliver high-quality business-centric products to our customers.
• Help facilitate agile ceremonies, like Daily Standups, Increment Planning, Retrospectives, Sprint Reviews, Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Scrum-of-Scrums and System, Increment, and Innovation & Planning Demonstrations.
• Administration of agile tools for tracking and collaboration for the teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Requires at least 5-10 years of experience in a Scrum Master role for multiple software development teams in an agile environment.
• At least 7 years of experience in working Technology Delivery (software) preferred
• At least 7 Years of Agile experience utilizing Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe methodologies preferred
• At least 3 years of people management experience preferred
• Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field

Preferred Professional Requirements

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification is required. Advanced CSM is preferred.
• SAFe 5.1 SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Certification a plus
• ICAgile Certified Professional, Agile Coaching

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Agile Mindset: Embody Agile core values of openness, courage, respect, focus, and commitment. Infuse Agile principles, practices, and methodologies to achieve team success.
• Change Agent: Expert change leadership skills including the ability to create an inclusive environment, manage conflict and develop solutions to mitigate risk.
• Coaching: Ability to utilize tailored coaching techniques to inspire individuals and teams to perform at a higher level.
• Influence: Ability to influence behaviors of leaders at all levels and without traditional hierarchy.
• Servant Leadership: Foster an environment where individuals thrive as empowered and equal members of a team.
• Communication: Ability to communicate thoughts, concepts, and practices effectively at all levels, adjusting as needed to a target audience.
• Collaboration: Expertise working with others in a cross-functional multi-team environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to continually improve, share learning with others and encourage team development.
• Industry Recognized CAC (Certified Agile Coach) and Scrum Master certification
• SAFe 5.1 SAFe Program Consultant (SPC) Certification a plus

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to a Director Position or above and may have direct reports.

Pay Range: $125,000-$160,000 commensurate with experience.

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About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Wavesight proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Wavesight also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

ABS Wavesight is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job. #ogjs