What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scrum Master position at OKAYA INFOCOM?
Scrum Master
Fulltime Role
Des Moines, IA (3 Days onsite in a week)
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Scrum Masters, an Agile/Scrum framework to guide cross-functional teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with the company's strategic goals in the financial services/annuity industry.
Qualifications and Experience
• Several years of combined experience as a Business Analyst, Scrum Master, or Agile Delivery Lead.
• A deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience with tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or PMI-ACP are often preferred or required.
• Experience in the financial services or insurance industry, specifically with annuity or retirement services products, is highly valued.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
• Facilitating agile delivery, including leading sprint ceremonies (planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and coaching teams on Agile principles.
• Removing impediments to team progress by proactively identifying, tracking, and resolving blockers.
• Ensuring seamless collaboration and communication between Product Owners, technology leaders, developers, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Tracking metrics and reporting on sprint progress to stakeholders to enable transparency and data-driven decision-making.
• Managing iterative delivery while ensuring appropriate analysis for compliance and traceability, which is crucial in the regulated insurance and finance industries