Scrum Master or Senior Scrum Master

National Indemnity Company•Omaha, NE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as Scrum Master facilitating one or more technology product delivery teams assisting in bringing new products to market and/or maintaining product health through feature enhancements and code improvements. Assists in empowering delivery teams to be high performing, delivering business value through their development and execution of work activities. Facilitates initiatives of varying complexity from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with Agile Scrum and/or Kanban practices. Removes impediments to delivery through the proactive management of external dependencies, team problem solving and the development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges. This position will be with National Indemnity Company in Omaha, Nebraska and will be a hybrid work schedule of 50% in the office at our Corporate Headquarters. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience required.
Three or more years’ related work experience.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
Knowledge of software development practices and procedures
Experience working in application lifecycle management tools such as DevOps, JIRA, or Rally
Professional experience as a Business Analyst, Business Team Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master

Nice To Haves

Experience with business analysis or project management
Familiarity with continuous delivery and continuous integration
Insurance industry and product knowledge
Strong team facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution skills
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
Ability to explain and defend a viewpoint and persuade others to a defined position

Responsibilities

Serves as Scrum Master facilitating one or more technology product delivery teams assisting in bringing new products to market and/or maintaining product health through feature enhancements and code improvements.
Facilitates initiatives of varying complexity from initiation through release, providing oversight to ensure alignment with Agile Scrum and/or Kanban practices.
Removes impediments to delivery through the proactive management of external dependencies, team problem solving and the development of new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges.
Accountable for creating and maintaining open communication within the Agile team to foster a trusting and safe team environment.
In conjunction with Product Owner and Technical Lead, assesses the team’s maturity in understanding and adopting Agile skills and methodologies.

Benefits

Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development.
Wellness program with an online wellness portal.
Complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center.
Retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%.
Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents.
Dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally.
100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program.
Subsidized downtown parking.
Competitive time off policies including parental leave.
Employee Assistance program.
Health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees.
Low-cost downtown parking.
Numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals.