Scrum Master - Perm - Insurance Transformation
A global insurance firm is embarking on an innovative transformation to transition into a scaled agile environment, revolutionising product lines and services into a product-focused delivery function.
They are seeking a dynamic Scrum Master to join their forward-thinking transformation team. This pivotal role entails supporting significant technology initiatives and driving agile principles and values within a newly formed squad. You will ensure the team adheres to agreed practices and processes, advocating for a dynamic and adaptive approach to product management. Your influence will be crucial in shaping operational effectiveness and supporting strategic objectives.
Location: 2 days per week at the Kent Office (Sevenoaks/Maidstone area)
Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + bonus
Key Responsibilities:
1. Coach and support the Scrum Team, removing obstacles and escalating issues as needed.
2. Facilitate agile ceremonies, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups to drive team efficiency and continuous improvement.
3. Collaborate with Product Owner, Product Manager, and business leaders to manage progress, release planning, and alignment with project milestones.
4. Integrate agile practices within hybrid project management frameworks, ensuring smooth team collaboration.
5. Monitor project KPIs, manage team resources, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
6. Foster effective communication, teamwork, and accountability within cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
7. Resolve conflicts, mediate priorities, and protect the team from external distractions.
Required Experience & Skills:
8. Must have experience with Insurance and understand claims processes (not negotiable)
9. Minimum 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master
10. Experience supporting agile transformation and hybrid delivery models
11. Proven experience in coaching and mentoring teams in agile practices
12. Experience collaborating across teams and at senior levels.
13. Proven experience of striving for best practices and implementing change
14. Highly desirable experience supporting a business moving from Waterfall to Agile
15. Desirable experience of working with digital or customer-facing/lead products
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.