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Security Benefit · 1 week ago
Lead Scrum Master
Topeka, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
10+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Scrum Masters, providing guidance and support to ensure adherence to Agile principles and practices.
Collaborate with executive leadership to define the strategic vision for Agile adoption and transformation within the organization.
Develop and implement Agile frameworks, methodologies, and processes that align with strategic objectives and drive business value.
Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to define product scope, goals, deliverables, and prioritize initiatives.
Foster, as a change agent, a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Coordinate and facilitate Agile activities and ceremonies such as daily stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, sprint and release planning, and product backlog refinement sessions.
Identify and resolve impediments or conflicts that may hinder the progress of Agile teams.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of Agile initiatives and drive continuous improvement.
Provide regular reports and updates to executive leadership on the progress of Agile initiatives, highlighting achievements and identifying areas for improvement.
Assist the team in achieving operational excellence by leveraging Agile planning and development tools, such as JIRA and Confluence.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or related field (or equivalent years of experience).
Certification in Agile methodologies, such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
Proven experience (10+ years) as a Scrum or Agile Coach in a leadership role, with demonstrated experience working at the strategic level.
Strong understanding of Agile principles and methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence, motivate, and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Experience working in a strategic capacity, with a track record of driving organizational change and transformation.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, or other Agile work management tools.
Coach teams and individuals on agile values, mindset, and behaviors.
Preferred
In depth knowledge of Security Benefit & Zinnia products and services preferred.
Financial services industry experience preferred.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools in Agile and scrum.
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus
33 days of paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401k with company match
Profit Sharing & Savings Plan
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Educational Assistance
Associate Assistance Programs
Career growth
Company
Security Benefit
Security Benefit is a financial service provider company.
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (16)
2022 (12)
2021 (11)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Doug Wolff
CEO & President
Michael Kiley
Chairman, Trustee, Chief Executive Officer & President
Recent News
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