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Senior Scrum Master

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Senior Scrum Master

Hartford, CT

Sr Scrum Master - BA07BE

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The Hartford is seeking an experienced Senior Scrum Master for high visible project in Employee Benefits. This is a technical position that requires 5+ years of industry experience. The right candidate is passionate about Agile, Scaled Agile AWS and the services they provide.

  • Coaches and ensures Scrum Teams adhere to Scrum principles and best practices
  • Helps everyone change these interactions to maximize the value created by the Scrum Team.
  • Understands product planning in an inspect and adapt environment, and ensures the Product Owners knows how to arrange the Product Backlog to maximize value
  • Provides information regarding team health: people, process, progress and overall satisfaction to Technology and Business Leaders Coaches the team members to practice effective Scrum
  • Removes impediments for the team and escalate appropriately Insulates Scrum Team from distractions or disruption Coaches the Product Owner, Development Team, Technology and Business Leaders on Scrum values, principles and best practices Partners with the Product Owner, IT Delivery Lead and Business leadership to form execution delivery plans and manage progress
  • Assess 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 Facilitates Release Planning

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Qualifications:

  • Background in software development. (like Java, .net and web frontend technologies)
  • Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management
  • Strong understanding of using Gen AI tools like copilot.
  • Experience working with cross-functional/technical teams across Value Stream and ARTs
  • Proven ability to manage 2 to 3 Scrum Teams and run all scrum and PI planning events for the teams
  • Proficient in using Agile tools like Rally and monitoring key agile metrics at the team/ART level
  • Degree in Computer Science or related disciple with a minimum of 5+ plus years of work experience in IT development as a Scrum Master
  • First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I)
  • Exposure to development using Scaled Agile framework Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
  • Knowledge of numerous well documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach
  • Knowledge of other Agile approaches: XP, Kanban, Crystal, FDD is a plu
  • Knowledge and/or experience with widely successful Agile techniques
  • Experience in implementation cloud services preferably AWS.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office from Hartford 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Candidates 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:

$108,800 - $163,200

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Client-provided location(s): Hartford, CT, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2520815_Hartford
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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