Lead Scrum Master

Security Benefit•Topeka, KS

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Scrum Master will play a pivotal role in driving Agile transformation at the organizational level, working closely with executive leadership to align Agile initiatives with strategic business objectives. This position will oversee multiple Agile teams ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives while continuously improving our operating model. The Lead Scrum Master position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and can be based out of our home office in Topeka, Kansas or remotely for the right candidate. We work a hybrid schedule, offering flexibility to work both remotely and on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), or equivalent Agile certification.
10+ years of experience in Agile leadership roles with enterprise-scale system integrations.
Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, Lean).
Demonstrated experience in managing dependencies across multiple systems and teams.
Excellent leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with a systems-thinking mindset.
Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Agile DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

Guide Scrum Masters and teams in applying Agile principles, partner with executives to define Agile transformation goals, and ensure frameworks deliver measurable business value.
Facilitate ceremonies (standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives), track metrics, and remove impediments to maintain high performance and quality delivery.
Oversee integrations between Zahara, LifeCad, and Zinnia systems by embedding coordination, dependency tracking, and validation throughout sprints.
Enforce strong governance with integration testing, peer reviews, and complete adherence to functional and non-functional requirements.
Coordinate across Infrastructure, Platform, and Data teams to ensure synchronized releases, environment readiness, and core system reliability.
Lead retrospectives and implement solutions for recurring integration or delivery issues.
Monitor integration health, sprint velocity, and dependency bottlenecks, providing executive updates and insights for process optimization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
Educational assistance to support your career development.
Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.