K2 Insurance Services · 3 hours ago

Agile Lead/ Project Manager- Remote

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$150K/yr - $210K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Guide and coach teams on Agile practices, values, and principles to improve team delivery and performance.

Facilitate Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within teams.

Plan and execute projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Collaborate with Product Owners to refine and prioritize backlogs based on business needs.

Monitor project progress, manage risks, and adjust plans to ensure project success.

Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.

Prepare and deliver status updates, project reports, and presentations to stakeholders.

Manage expectations and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Support and empower cross-functional teams to achieve their objectives.

Identify and remove impediments to ensure team success.

Promote accountability and ownership within teams.

Qualification

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Agile methodologiesScrum Master experienceProject ManagementJiraConfluenceInsurance industry experienceCertified Scrum Master (CSM)SAFe Agilist (SA)PMP certificationRegulatory compliance knowledgeMultitasking abilities

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field.

3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Project Manager, or related role in an Agile environment.

Proven track record of managing projects in the insurance industry, including familiarity with underwriting, claims, or policy administration systems.

Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and project management methodologies.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.