Scrum Master with P&C

Role: Scrum Master

Location: Trenton, NJ(Onsite)

Primary Skills: P&C Insurance, Guidewire

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. - Support the team in following Agile practices and principles, fostering self-organization and accountability. - Collaborate with the Product Owner to manage and prioritize the product backlog effectively. - Identify and remove obstacles that impede the team's progress and work to ensure the team remains focused on achieving sprint goals. - Coach team members and stakeholders on Agile principles, promoting continuous improvement and growth. - Ensure clear and open communication within the Scrum team and with external stakeholders. - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team progress and identify areas for improvement. - Help the team maintain a sustainable pace of work and ensure the delivery of high-quality products. - Foster a collaborative, supportive, and productive team environment. - Promote a culture of transparency, feedback, and continuous learning within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - Strong Experience in P&C Insurance domain and Guidewire Product. - Strong knowledge of Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile methodologies. - Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification is highly preferred. - Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. - Excellent facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills. - Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on removing impediments and fostering self-organization. - Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello, or similar. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

- Effective team facilitation and leadership. - Adaptability and openness to change in a fast-moving environment. - A commitment to continuous improvement and fostering a learning culture. - Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.