Scrum Master
US-PA-Wilkes Barre
careers
Req #: 5563
Type: Regular Full-Time
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Overview: Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path! Benefits: We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You'll be surprised by all we have to offer! * Competitive compensation * Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment * 401K retirement plan with company match * Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 paid holidays * Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave * Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) * Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation) * Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment * Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement * And much more! Responsibilities: BH GUARD is seeking a Scrum Master to join our IT Organization to support our agile transformation. As part of our Project Management Office, the Scrum Master will play a key role in coaching teams, implementing, and supporting agile practices and driving continuous improvement. The Scrum Master should have experience fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring teams operate efficiently. Key Responsibilities: * Guide and support our IT and Business teams through our agile journey through coaching * Act as a servant leader, removing impediments and enabling the team to focus on delivery * Work closely with stakeholders and cross functional teams to align priorities * Promote agile best practices, tools and processes to enhance team performance and efficiency * Identify and drive process improvements that support agility at both the team and organizational level * Build strong relationships with IT and Business stakeholders * Measure and track agility maturity and key performance indicators * Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and iterative delivery Salary Range $80,000.00-$150,000.00 USD The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required. The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training. Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master in an agile environment * Experience leading teams through an agile transformation * Strong understanding of Kanban, Scrum or other agile frameworks * Experience coaching and mentoring agile teams and stakeholders with various levels of agile experience * Strong facilitation and problem solving skills * Background with IT delivery, software development or business process transformation * Familiarity with Monday.com, Azure DevOps
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