What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at Hartford Fire Ins. Co?
Sr Scrum Master - BA07BE Scrum Master - BA08AE We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. If you are an experienced scrum master who wants to be part of a team that constantly looking to build and add business value, then this opportunity is a great fit for your career. The Hartford's EDS Global Specialty IT team is seeking a Senior Scrum master. We are looking for a talented professional with a track record of being a servant leader for Scrum teams. Our ideal candidate will leverage deep Agile expertise and skills to deliver both invest and maintenance projects within the Data & Analytics Value stream. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT or Danbury, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Responsibilities: Facilitate all the Agile/SCRUM ceremonies - DSU's, Sprint planning, Sprint reviews, Retrospective/Sprint demos. Partners with the Product Owner, IT Delivery Lead and Business leadership to form execution delivery plans and manage progress and facilitates release planning. Organizes and facilitates ceremonies, identifies improvement opportunities to optimize velocity and quality while mitigating risk. Reports to Release Train Engineer and works closely with the RTE for overall delivery of Agile release train PI objectives. Partners with the Product Owner to ensure the backlog items are prioritized based on business value and ready for the team Tracks and communicates the overall team progress providing visibility to stakeholders. Serves as a filter to remove impediments to progress as identified by the team. Assessing the Scrum Maturity of the team and organization and coaching the team to higher levels of maturity, at a pace that is sustainable and comfortable for the team and organization. Building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis of healing and problem solving. Motivate the team to be disciplined and accountable for ensuring the Agile tools(Rally/JIRA) hygiene is maintained. Qualifications: 3 years’ experience working and managing Agile team structures (Scrum/Kanban). Experience with SAFe is a plus. Strong knowledge and experience working with Agile reports/Metrics. Experience working with PO in backlog grooming/refinements. Experience in participating in Program increment (PI Planning). Experience in Estimation and Story pointing. Experience in Team Planning- Capacity/velocity. Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict. Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams. Ability to adapt to a changing environment. Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction. Scrum Master certification preferred. Preferred Skills: Knowledge on Data assets including Snowflake, SQL Server, Tableau, or similar data assets. Property & Casualty insurance industry experience. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $92,000 - $163,200 The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience. Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day. About Us Our Culture What It’s Like to Work Here Perks & Benefits Legal Notice Accessibility Statement Producer Compensation EEO Privacy Policy California Privacy Policy Your California Privacy Choices International Privacy Policy Canadian Privacy Policy Unincorporated Areas of LA County, CA (Applicant Information) MA Applicant Notice Hartford India Prospective Personnel Privacy Notice
Salary : $92,000 - $163,200
